1. (a) Prior to commencing an escorted transit, the tank vessel master/pilot shall:

   1. (1) contact the escort tug master, mate or officer in charge of the watch, to confirm the number and position of the escort tug(s); and
   2. (2) establish the radio frequency to be used for communications; and
   3. (3) establish the anticipated direction of movement and destination of the tank vessel; and
   4. (4) communicate any other pertinent information that the master/pilot and escort tug master, mate or officer in charge of the watch deem necessary to facilitate operations in the case of an unplanned event.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8670.17.2 and 8670.23.1, Government Code. Reference: Section 8670.17.2, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-28-94; operative 8-29-94 (Register 94, No. 30).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 7-12-95 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 95, No. 28).

3. Repealer and new section filed 8-19-98; operative 9-18-98 (Register 98, No. 34).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)-(2) and (a)(4) filed 7-16-2001; operative 8-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 29).