---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 72.20-35"
title: "46"
number: "72.20-35"
heading: "Hospital space."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/72.20-35"
---

# §72.20-35. Hospital space.

- (a) 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 due regard to the comfort of the sick so that they may receive proper attention in all weathers.
- (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.
- (d) 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.

## Notes

### Source

Source: CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26002, May 23, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

### Source

Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16903, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.