7.2.1 In ships to which the International Convention
on Load Lines, 1966 or the Protocol of 1988 relating thereto as amended,
as applicable, applies, machinery space openings should comply with regulation 17.
7.2.2 In fishing vessels to which the 1993 Torremolinos
Protocol applies and in new decked fishing vessels of 12 m in length
and over, but less than 24 m in length, the following requirements
of regulation II/7 of this Protocol
should be met:
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.1 machinery space openings should be framed and
enclosed by casings of a strength equivalent to the adjacent superstructure.
External access openings therein should be fitted with doors complying
with the requirements of regulation II/4 of
the Protocol or, in vessels less than 24 m in length, with hatch covers
other than wood complying with the requirements of 7.1.3 of this chapter;
and
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.2 openings other than access openings should
be fitted with covers of equivalent strength to the unpierced structure,
permanently attached thereto and capable of being closed weathertight.
7.2.3 In offshore supply vessels, access to the
machinery space should, if possible, be arranged within the forecastle.
Any access to the machinery space from the exposed cargo deck should
be provided with two weathertight closures. Access to spaces below
the exposed cargo deck should preferably be from a position within
or above the superstructure deck.