46 CFR 140.805
§ 140.805 Towing safety.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 140.805, § 140.805 Towing safety, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/228171
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Full text
Prior to getting underway, and giving due consideration to the prevailing and expected conditions of the trip or voyage, the officer in charge of the navigational watch for a towing vessel must ensure that:
(a) The barges, vessels, or objects making up the tow are properly configured and secured;
(b) Equipment, cargo, and industrial components on board the tow are properly secured and made ready for transit;
(c) The towing vessel is safely and securely made up to the tow; and
(d) The towing vessel has appropriate horsepower or bollard pull and is capable of safely maneuvering the tow.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.