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of a vessel to take the vessel to sea, or cause or permit the vessel to be taken to sea, if the vessel does not comply with the accommodation prescribed by this Marine Order — see Navigation Act, section 75.

38 Headroom
       (1) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel must comply with the minimum headroom mentioned in paragraph 6(a) of MLC standard A3.1 unless a reduction of headroom has been approved.
       (2) AMSA may approve a reduction of headroom if:
(a) an application has been made in accordance with Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013; and
(b) it considers it reasonable and will not cause discomfort to seafarers.

39 Location of sleeping rooms
       (1) The sleeping rooms of a regulated Australian vessel:
(a) for a vessel that is not a passenger vessel — must comply with paragraph 6(c) of MLC standard A3.1; and
(b) for a passenger vessel — must comply with paragraph 6(d) of MLC standard A3.1.
       (2) For a passenger vessel, or for a special purpose vessel that complies with the SPS Code, AMSA may authorise the locating of sleeping rooms in accordance with paragraph 6(d) of MLC standard A3.1.

40 Sleeping rooms
       (1) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel must ensure that sleeping rooms of the vessel comply with:
(a) paragraph 9 of MLC standard A3.1; and
(b) Schedule 4.
       (2) The owner of the vessel may apply for an exemption from compliance with paragraph 9(a) or (f) of MLC standard A3.1 if the vessel is any of the following:
(a) a vessel <3000 GT;
(b) a special purpose vessel;
(c) a passenger vessel.
       (3) The owner of a vessel <3000 GT may apply for an exemption from compliance with paragraph 9(m) of MLC standard A3.1.

41 Sleeping berths
       (1) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel must ensure that sleeping berths on the vessel meet the requirements mentioned in Schedule 5.
       (2) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel must provide each seafarer on board with clean, good quality bedding.

42 Insulation
       (1) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel must ensure that each of the following areas of the vessel is insulated to prevent condensation or overheating:
(a) sleeping rooms;
(b) mess rooms;
(c) sanitary facilities;
(d) laundries;
(e) recreation rooms;
(f) alleyways in accommodation areas;
(g) the external bulkheads of sleeping rooms or mess rooms.
       (2) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel must ensure that each of the following spaces are insulated to prevent the heat from the space affecting adjoining accommodation or passageways:
(a) machinery casings;
(b) boundary bulkheads of galleys;
(c) boundary bulkheads of other spaces in which heat is produced.
       (3) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel must