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Emergency towing procedure

marine

Ships shall be provided with a ship-specific emergency towing procedure based on equipment available on board. The procedure shall include:

1.  Drawing of fore and aft deck showing emergency towing arrangements

2.  Inventory of equipment on board that can be used for emergency towing

3.  Description of means and method of communication

4.  Sample procedures to facilitate the preparation for and conducting of emergency towing operations.