Every assistance towing vessel must be under the direction and control of an individual holding an MMC authorizing them to engage in assistance towing under the provisions of § 11.482 of this subchapter.

[USCG-2004-17914, 78 FR 78001, Dec. 24, 2013, as amended by USCG-2021-0834, 89 FR 102338, Dec. 17, 2024]