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 Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024)
 Title 46 - Shipping
 Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
 SubChapter E - Load Lines
 Part 45 - Great Lakes Load Lines
 Subpart E - Unmanned River Barges on Lake Michigan Routes

  § 45.197 - Operational plan requirements for the Muskegon route.

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  • § 45.197 Operational plan requirements for the Muskegon route.

    Towing vessels on the Muskegon route must have on board an operational plan that is available for ready reference by the master. The plan must include the following:

    (a) The cargo limitations, the general operational requirements, and the special operational requirements of this subpart.

    (b) A list of mooring and docking facilities (with phone numbers) in St. Joseph, Holland, Grand Haven, and Muskegon, that can accommodate the tow.

    (c) A list of towing firms (with phone numbers) that have the capability to render assistance to the tow, if required.

    (d) Guidelines for possible emergency situations, such as barge handling under adverse weather conditions, and other emergency procedures.

    [USCG-1998-4623, 67 FR 19690, Apr. 23, 2002, as amended at 75 FR 70604, Nov. 18, 2010]