11.7 Vessel Engaged in Towing
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11.7 Vessel Engaged in Towing

  11.7.1 Reference should be made to Section 25.2 for requirements for safety standards other than stability for a vessel engaged in towing.

  11.7.2 Generally, a vessel engaged in towing should be a decked vessel (or assessed in accordance with Section 4.1.3.2) and comply with the general requirements of Section 11 which are appropriate to the vessel.

  11.7.3 The danger to safety of deck edge immersion makes an open boat (other than those assessed in accordance with Section 4.1.3.2) unsuitable for towing other vessels or floating objects.

Parent topic: 11 Intact Stability
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