4. The presence of large unwieldy tows in congested waters
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4. The presence of large unwieldy tows in congested waters

 The text of a navigational warning in this category shall contain message elements 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, identified and ordered, as in Message Elements Table Figure 3.

Standard Remarks Comments
LENGTH OF TOW  
   

Note i) Regular communications should be undertaken with the operators of the tow to ensure that the message is cancelled promptly as soon as the operation has been completed. Particular care should be taken when considering including a cancellation time or date for this category of message due to the many factors which could effect the completion of the operation.

Note ii) The name or type of the towing vessel and/or towed object should be included when known.

Note iii) Amplifying remarks regarding length and speed of tow need only be included if relevant or significant.

Note iv) Amplifying remarks regarding the necessity for “WIDE BERTH” should only be included if specifically requested by the operator as it will always be the case that the towing vessel and towed object will have restricted manoeuvrability.

   
EXAMPLES OF WARNINGS IN SECTION 4.2.2.4
Parent topic: 7 – Guidance and Examples for Navigational Warnings by Type of Hazard(as Listed in 4.2.2)
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