1. (a) Primary and secondary VHF radios;
2. (b) 300 feet of tag line;
3. (c) Power line-handling equipment fore and aft for rapid, mechanically assisted deployment of lines. The primary winch shall be in the position best suited for the design of the particular vessel in escort service;
4. (d) Tow line with a “safe working load” that is 2.5 times the certified bollard pull rating of the escort tug;
5. (e) One working radar;

6. (f) Fendering as follows:

   1. (1) appropriate to absorb the impact inherent in hull-to-hull operations;
   2. (2) located at both the bow and stern to act as pivot points when pulling away from the tank vessel;
   3. (3) sufficient to assure that there are no exposed corners, large holes or metal parts which could inflict damage on the escorted vessel; and
   4. (4) sufficient surface area to minimize sliding when working at an angle.

All escort tugs approved for use under this subchapter shall be equipped with and shall maintain in good working order:

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

History

1. New section filed 2-27-97; operative 3-29-97 (Register 97, No. 9).