8.2.1 The provisions of sections 8.3 to 8.9 apply
to units which are designed to undertake self-propelled passages without
external assistance.
8.2.2 Units other than those designed for unassisted
passages, having periodically unattended spaces in which machinery
associated with the marine mode is located, should comply with the
applicable parts of sections 8.3, 8.4, 8.7, 8.8 and 8.9.
8.2.3 Where in any unit machinery spaces of category
A for drilling purposes are intended to be periodically unattended
the application of sections 8.3 and 8.9 to machinery spaces of category
A should be considered by the Administration, due consideration being
given to the characteristics of the machinery concerned and to the
supervision envisaged to ensure safety.
8.2.4 Measures should be taken to the satisfaction
of the Administration to ensure that the equipment of every unit is
functioning in a reliable manner and that satisfactory arrangements
are made for regular inspections and routine tests to ensure continuous
reliable operation.
8.2.5 Every unit should be provided with documentary
evidence, to the satisfaction of the Administration, of its fitness
to operate with periodically unattended machinery spaces.