[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR190.20-5]

[Page 366]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 190--CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT--Table of Contents
 
    Subpart 190.20--Accomodations for Officers, Crew, and Scientific 
                                Personnel
 
Sec. 190.20-5  Intent.

    (a) The accommodations provided for officers, crew, and scientific 
personnel on all vessels must be securely constructed, properly lighted, 
heated, drained, ventilated, equipped, located, arranged, and, where 
practicable, shall be insulated from undue noise, heat, and odors.
    (b) Provided the intent of this subpart is met, consideration may be 
given by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection to relax the 
requirements relating to the size and separation of accommodations for 
scientific personnel.