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46 CFR §140.425

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  1. (a)The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel must establish procedures to address fall overboard prevention and recovery of persons in the water, including, but not limited to:
    1. (1)Personal protective equipment;
    2. (2)Safely working on the tow;
    3. (3)Safety while line handling;
    4. (4)Safely moving between the vessel and a tow, pier, structure, or other vessel; and
    5. (5)Use of retrieval equipment.
  2. (b)The owner, managing operator, or master must ensure that all persons on board comply with the policies and procedures in this section.