[seadog] New ATB/ITB Regulations
- From: "Tom Blanchard" <tomblanchard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "SEADOG" <seadog@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 13:24:59 -0400
"The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC), in coordination
with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC), is proposing to
amend the joint regulations by making the requirement for stern anchors
applicable to large tug and barge combinations and by adding new
requirements for manning of vessels underway. The stern anchor provision
would be made applicable to every integrated tug and barge or articulated
tug and barge unit greater than 110 m in overall length constructed after
January 1, 2003. All vessels would be required to man the wheelhouse at all
times by either the master or a certified deck officer and by another
qualified crewmember. All vessels would also be required to have sufficient
well rested crewmembers available for mooring operations and other essential
duties."
Sounds to me like there may have been a few issues around a properly manned
and rested crew on ATB's. After talking with a few of the guys on ATB's it
is easy to see how it could happen. Anybody seen any reports of problems
with these rule beaters?
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