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2 Application

  2.1 These Guidelines are applicable to international ocean towing operations from one State to another State. However, these guidelines may also be used for any other ocean towing operation.

  2.2 These Guidelines do only apply to commercial towage operations, which are not in the nature of salvage. However, amongst towing vessels available to undertake such towing, priority should be given to those which are fitted to the nearest extent in line with section 12.

  2.3 The status of these Guidelines is advisory.

Parent topic: Annex - Draft Guidelines for Safe Ocean Towing
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