7 Preparation
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7 Preparation

  7.1 The tow should not proceed to sea until a satisfactory inspection of the tow has been carried out by the towing master and, if requested or for any reason considered necessary, by any other competent person.

  7.2 The towing operation should not commence unless the environmental conditions prevailing, and forecast, will allow the tow to achieve safe sea room where the tow is not endangered by a lee shore or other navigational hazards.

  7.3 Where operational limitations have been identified for the tow, procedures should be put in place to prevent the tow encountering conditions in excess of the limitations. Such procedures may include weather routeing or safe shelter locations, or both.

Parent topic: Annex - Draft Guidelines for Safe Ocean Towing
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