Section 11(3) in The Merchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) Rules, 1960
(3)Every side scuttle in a sleeping room, mess room, smoking room or recreation room in the crew accommodation of a ship to which these rules apply, shall be capable of being opened. Provided that this sub-rule shall not apply to any side scuttle, in a passenger ship which is required by any rule framed under the Act to be of a non-opening type.
