8.1 General
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8.1 General

  8.1.1 The requirements of this Chapter are additional to the requirements of Chapters 4 to 7 and apply to periodically unattended machinery spaces specified herein. The arrangements should ensure that the safety of the unit in the marine mode, including manoeuvring, and in machinery spaces of Category A during drilling operations, where applicable, is equivalent to that of a unit having manned machinery spaces.

  8.1.2 The requirements of 8.1 to 8.8 apply to units which are designed to undertake self-propelled passages without external assistance and are not applicable to units which are fitted only with means for the purpose of positioning or of assistance in towing operations.

  8.1.3 Measures should be taken to the satisfaction of the Administration to ensure that the equipment is functioning in a reliable manner and that satisfactory arrangements are made for regular inspections and routine tests to ensure continuous reliable operation.

  8.1.4 Units should be provided with documentary evidence to the satisfaction of the Administration of their fitness to operate with periodically unattended machinery spaces.

Parent topic: Chapter 8 – Periodically Unattended Machinery Spaces for all Types of Units(See also 4.1 )
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