Section 18(2) in The Merchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) Rules, 1960
(2)Sub-rule (1) shall apply to sleeping rooms for petty officers at it applies to sleeping rooms for other ratings, subject to the following modifications and additions :-(a)For each person accommodated in the room a second drawer having a capacity of at least 0.056 cubic meters shall be provided in addition to the drawer referred to in clause (a) of sub-rule (1).(b)The clothes, lockers or wardrobes provided shall be made of hardwood.(c)Each room shall be provided with :-(i)a rack suitable for holding :-(a)one drinking water bottle; and(b)one tumbler for each person accommodated in the rooms.The rack may be fitted inside the cabinet for toilet requisites. Provided that a rack for holding a drinking water bottle shall not be required in any room in which supply of drinking water is laid on;(ii)a wash basin of vitreous china or other equally hygienic and durable material, which shall be fitted with an efficient and hygienic discharge overside or to an enclosed tank with a suction pipe served by a mechanically operated pump provided that a wash-basin shall not be required to be fitted in a sleeping room for petty officers if washing accommodation is readily accessible from the sleeping room.
