§45.197. Operational plan requirements for the Muskegon route.
46 C.F.R. § 45.197
Towing vessels on the Muskegon route must have on board an operational plan that is available for ready reference by the master. The plan must include the following:
The cargo limitations, the general operational requirements, and the special operational requirements of this subpart.
A list of mooring and docking facilities (with phone numbers) in St. Joseph, Holland, Grand Haven, and Muskegon, that can accommodate the tow.
A list of towing firms (with phone numbers) that have the capability to render assistance to the tow, if required.
Guidelines for possible emergency situations, such as barge handling under adverse weather conditions, and other emergency procedures.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[USCG-1998-4623, 67 FR 19690, Apr. 23, 2002, as amended at 75 FR 70604, Nov. 18, 2010]
Source
Source: USCG-1998-4623, 67 FR 19690, Apr. 23, 2002, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 5104, 5108; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
Source
Source: CGD 73-49R, 38 FR 12290, May 10, 1973, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[USCG-1998-4623, 67 FR 19690, Apr. 23, 2002, as amended at 75 FR 70604, Nov. 18, 2010]