Towing & Ship-Assist · Operations
Before getting underway with a tow, a master's review of the voyage should include the tow's characteristics, weather, and the:
- ACrew's lunch order
- BBridge and overhead cable clearances, channel depths, and tidal windows along the route✓ Correct
- CColor of the barge
- DNumber of seagulls
Explanation
Passage planning for a tow must verify air draft against bridge and cable clearances, controlling depths against the tow's draft (allowing for squat), current and tidal windows, and contingencies. The tow's reduced maneuverability makes pre-planning critical.
Authority: Voyage planning; 33 CFR 164
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