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46 CFR §140.805

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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:
  1. (a)The barges, vessels, or objects making up the tow are properly configured and secured;
  2. (b)Equipment, cargo, and industrial components on board the tow are properly secured and made ready for transit;
  3. (c)The towing vessel is safely and securely made up to the tow; and
  4. (d)The towing vessel has appropriate horsepower or bollard pull and is capable of safely maneuvering the tow.