46 CFR 45.193
§ 45.193 Towboat power requirements.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 45.193, § 45.193 Towboat power requirements, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/224824
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The towing vessel must meet the following requirements:
(a) General. The towing vessel must have adequate horsepower (HP) to handle the tow, but not less than the amount specified for the routes below.
(b) Milwaukee and St. Joseph routes: a minimum of 1,000 HP.
(c) Muskegon route: a minimum of 1,500 HP.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.