§ 401.8 Landing booms.

(a) Vessels of more than 50 m in overall length and a freeboard of 2m or more shall either be equipped with landing booms or make provisions for tie-up service at the approach walls.

(b) For vessels with landing booms:

(1) Vessel must be equipped with an adequate landing boom on each side;

(2) Landing booms must be in compliance with applicable regulations;

(3) Vessel's crews shall be adequately trained in the use of landing booms for the purpose of landing crew ashore.

(4) Vessel must have onboard for inspection the following documents:

(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;

(ii) Documents to demonstrate appropriate training;

(iii) Documented tests and maintenance records of landing boom equipment.

(c) Vessels not equipped with or not using landing booms shall make arrangements with a third party tie-up service provider for tie-up at Seaway Approach walls at the Canadian Locks prior to commencing transit of the Seaway.

[88 FR 14267, Mar. 8, 2023]