reg 34 Provision of food and drinking water
(1) The shipowner and the master of a ship must ensure that food and drinking water are provided on board the ship which— (a) are suitable in respect of quantity, quality and, in relation to food, nutritional value and variety, taking account of— (i) the number of seafarers on board and the character, nature and duration of the voyage; and (ii) the different religious requirements and cultural practices in relation to food of the seafarers on board; (b) do not contain anything which is likely to cause sickness or injury to health or which renders any food or drinking water unpalatable; and (c) are otherwise fit for consumption. (2) The shipowner and master of a ship must ensure that food and drinking water provided in accordance with paragraph (1) are provided free of charge to all seafarers while they are on board. (3) A breach of paragraphs (1) or (2) is an offence by the shipowner and the master of the ship.