CFR › Title 46 › Part 137 › §137.12046 CFR §137.120Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy link(a)The owner and managing operator must ensure that the towing vessel is in compliance with this subchapter and other applicable laws and regulations at all times.(b)Non-conformities and deficiencies must be corrected in a timely manner.