1. (a) All tank barges operating in Port Hueneme, whether entering, departing, or shifting, except as specified in subparagraph (a)(4), shall use a tug or tugs for escort, in addition to the towing vessel, based on the following criteria:

   1. (1) Tank barges of 150 feet or less: No escort tug is required unless deemed necessary by the Master or Operator as appropriate for that size vessel.
   2. (2) Tank barges greater than 150 feet, but less than or equal to 250 feet: One escort tug is required; the horsepower of the tug shall be appropriate for that size vessel as deemed necessary by the Master or Operator as appropriate for that size vessel.
   3. (3) Tank barges greater than 250 feet: At least one escort tug is required; the horsepower of the tug shall be 1500 horsepower or greater. Additional tugs shall be used as deemed necessary by the Master or Operator as appropriate for that size vessel.
   4. (4) Empty tank barges operating in Port Hueneme shall have a tug escort on a case-by-case basis as deemed necessary by the Master or Operator as appropriate for that size vessel.
2. (b) In accordance with Section 851.53(a), tank barges entering or departing Port Hueneme shall be escorted by a tug or tugs between the Pilot Boarding Area and the designated berth. For purposes of this Article, oil spill response vessels and offshore supply vessels as defined in 46 USC 2101, are not required to engage escort tugs in accordance with this subchapter.

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 3-21-95; operative 4-20-95 (Register 95, No. 12).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 1-15-98; operative 2-14-98 (Register 98, No. 3).