For containerships of 100 m in length and over, provisions
of chapter 2.3 of part B may be applied as an alternative to the application
of chapter 2.2 of this part. Offshore supply vessels and special purpose
ships are not required to comply with provisions of chapter 2.3 of
part A. For offshore supply vessels, provisions of chapter 2.4 of
part B may be applied as an alternative to the application of chapter
2.2 of this part. For special purpose ships, provisions of chapter
2.5 of part B may be applied as an alternative to the application
of chapter 2.2 of this part.