46 CFR 45.195
§ 45.195 Additional equipment requirements for the Muskegon route.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 45.195, § 45.195 Additional equipment requirements for the Muskegon route, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/224825
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Towboats on the Muskegon route must meet these additional equipment requirements:
(a) Communication equipment. Two independent voice communication systems in operable condition, such as Very High Frequency (VHF) radio, radiotelephone, or cellular phone. At least two persons aboard the vessel must be capable of using the communication systems.
(b) Cutting gear. Equipment that can quickly cut the towline at the towing vessel. The cutting gear must be in operable condition and appropriate for the type of towline being used, such as wire, polypropylene, or nylon. At least two persons aboard the vessel must be capable of using the cutting gear.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.