71. Food and catering
(1)
Every ship owner shall provide for food and drinking water having quality, nutritional value and quantity that adequately covers the requirements of the seafarers and takes into account the differing cultural and religious background.
(2)
Seafarers onboard a vessel shall be provided with food and water free of charge during the period of engagement.
(3)
The ship owner shall ensure that the seafarers who are engaged as cooks of the vessel are trained, qualified and found competent as specified by the Director-General.