2.1 The owner of a vessel requesting initial inspection
for certification shall, prior to the start of construction unless
otherwise allowed by the Administration, submit for approval to the
Administration, at least two copies of plans concerning the following
areas: machinery installation including piping systems; electrical
installation; arrangement in detail of lifesaving equipment; arrangement
in detail of fire equipment, mast and rigging arrangements; navigation
lights; steering and control equipment; and sanitation arrangements.
2.2 For a vessel of not more than 20 m (65 feet)
in length, the owner may submit specifications, sketches, photographs,
line drawings or written descriptions instead of any of the required
drawings, provided the required information is adequately detailed
and acceptable to the Administration.
2.3 The provisions of II/ 2.1 and II/2.2 apply equally to existing vessels