33 CFR §401.8

1. (a)Vessels of more than 50 m in overall length and a freeboard of 2 m or more may be equipped with landing booms.
2. (b)For vessels with landing booms:
   1. (1)Vessel must be equipped with an adequate landing boom on each side;
   2. (2)Landing booms must be in compliance with applicable regulations;
   3. (3)Vessel's crews shall be adequately trained in the use of landing booms for the purpose of landing crew ashore; and
   4. (4)Vessel must have onboard for inspection the following documents:
      1. (i)A copy of the test certificates for each of the landing booms from either a classification society or a third party, dated within 5 years;
      2. (ii)Documents to demonstrate appropriate training; and
      3. (iii)Documented tests and maintenance records of landing boom equipment.
3. (c)At the U.S. Locks, vessels not equipped with or not using landing booms may be tied up at the approach walls based on Lock personnel availability.
4. (d)At the Canadian Locks, vessels not equipped with or not using landing booms may be delayed and/or put to anchor until such time that the traffic pattern can accommodate their transit.