7.
SANITATION
a.
The Master shall inspect weekly the quarters,
toilet and
washing space, galleys and food lockers for conformance with good sanitary conditions and serviceability.
b.
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Covernment owned and/or contracted vessels operating under
BNL authority shall meet. the EPA drinking water standards to assure that their
‘drinking water tanks are free of toxic chemical and biological contaminants.
c.
Routine water samples shall be taken from each drinking
water tank during departmental safety inspections
d.
A fresh water hose shall be designated and marked for
transfer of fresh water only.
e.
for analysis.
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Eating shall be prohibited in areas where toxic chemical or
biological agents are in use.
8.
STABILITY
CLASS I and larger vessels shall have stability data supplied to
the Master such as instructions as are necessary to enable him to obtain accurate guidance as to the stability of the vessel under varying conditions of service,
loading, overside operations and weather.
9.
WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY
a.
All practical measures should be taken to limit che entry
and spread of water below the main deck.
b.
All water line and below thru hull pipes and fittings shall
be equipped with sea cocks with the exception of bilge drain plugs.
c.
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Bilges shall be kept dry to prevent loss of stability.