Seaway Considers New ATB/ITB Regulations
May 13, 2003
The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC), in
coordination with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC), is
proposing to amend the joint regulations by making the requirement for stern
anchors applicable to large tug and barge combinations and by adding new
requirements for manning of vessels underway. The stern anchor provision
would be made applicable to every integrated tug and barge or articulated tug
and barge unit greater than 110 m in overall length constructed after
January 1, 2003. All vessels would be required to man the wheelhouse at all
times by either the master or a certified deck officer and by another
qualified crewmember. All vessels would also be required to have sufficient
well rested crewmembers available for mooring operations and other essential
duties. (Source: Haight Gardner Holland & Knight)
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