[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR190.20-35]

[Page 367]
 
                           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. 190.20-35  Hospital space.

    (a) Except as specifically modified by paragraph (f) of this 
section, each vessel which in the ordinary course of its trade makes 
voyages of more than 3 days duration between ports and which carries a 
crew of 12 or more, must be provided with a hospital space. This space 
must be situated with regard to the comfort of the sick so that they may 
receive proper attention in all weather.
    (b) The hospital must be suitably separated from other spaces and 
must be used for the care of the sick and for no other purpose.
    (c) The hospital must be fitted with berths in the ratio of 1 berth 
to every 12 members of the crew or portion thereof who are not berthed 
in single occupancy rooms, but the number of berths need not exceed 6. 
Where all single occupancy rooms are provided, the requirement for a 
separate hospital may be withdrawn, provided that 1 stateroom is fitted 
with a bunk accessible from both sides.
    (d) [Reserved]
    (e) The hospital must have a toilet, washbasin, and bathtub or 
shower conveniently situated. Other necessary suitable equipment such as 
a clothes locker, a table and a seat must be provided.
    (f) On vessels in which the crew is berthed in single occupancy 
rooms, a hospital space will not be required, provided that 1 room must 
be designated and fitted with use as a treatment or isolation room. This 
room must meet the following standards:
    (1) The room must be available for immediate medical use; and
    (2) A washbasin with hot and cold running water must be installed 
either in or immediately adjacent to the space and other required 
sanitary facilities must be conveniently located.