Artikel 16

1. Satisfactory cooking equipment shall be provided on board and shall, wherever practicable, be fitted in a separate galley.
2. The galley shall be of adequate dimensions for the purpose and shall be well lighted and ventilated.
3. The galley shall be equipped with cooking utensils, the necessary number of cupboards and shelves, and sinks and dish racks of rust-proof material and with satisfactory drainage. Drinking water shall be supplied to the galley by means of pipes; where it is supplied under pressure, the system shall contain protection against backflow. Where hot water is not supplied to the galley, an apparatus for heating water shall be provided.
4. The galley shall be provided with suitable facilities for the preparation of hot drinks for the crew at all times.
5. A provision storeroom of adequate capacity shall be provided which can be kept dry, cool and well ventilated in order to avoid deterioration of the stores. Where necessary, refrigerators or other low-temperature storage space shall be provided.
6. Where butane or propane gas is used for cooking purposes in the galley the gas containers shall be kept on the open deck.