Towing & Ship-Assist · Subchapter M — Crew Endurance / Watch
Subchapter M requires towing companies to address crew fatigue principally through a:
- ABan on all night operations
- BCrew endurance / work-hour management program within the safety system✓ Correct
- CRequirement that the master never sleep
- DSingle 24-hour continuous watch by one person
Explanation
Recognizing fatigue as a leading casualty factor, Subchapter M and Coast Guard guidance push companies to manage crew endurance — watch rotations, rest, and workload — through the safety-management system, rather than relying on a single rigid rule. Watchstanding limits in 46 CFR also apply.
Authority: 46 CFR Subchapter M; crew-endurance guidance
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