46 CFR 140.625
§ 140.625 Navigation underway.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 140.625, § 140.625 Navigation underway, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/228151
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(a) At all times, the movement of a towing vessel and its tow must be under the direction and control of a master or mate (pilot) properly licensed under subchapter B of this chapter.
(b) The master or officer in charge of a navigational watch must operate the vessel in accordance with the conditions and restrictions stated on the COI and the TSMS applicable to the vessel.
Note to § 140.625. Certain towing vessels subject to § 140.625 are also subject to the requirements of 33 CFR 164.78.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.