Section 1 General

101. Application

These Rules apply to the tugboats and the barge which are engaged in cargo transportation by tow- ing and to the survey for safe carrying at sea if Owner requests.

102. Definitions

The definitions specified in these Rules are to be as follows:

(1) The tugboats is the ship which is used for towing or pushing (hereinafter called as "towing") the towed ship exclusively.

(2) The barge is the ship without propulsion engine and is on-water structures for carrying cargoes at sea to be towed by tugboats generally.

103.

Restriction in service area

1. Restriction in service area for tugboats is to be complied with Korean Ship Safety Act.

2. Restriction in service area for barges is to be complied with the Rules and Guidance for the Classification of Steel Barge or equivalent thereto.

3. In case of any one of the following conditions, it should not be engaged in cargo transportation in coastal service area and over.

(1) tugboats whose length is less than 20 m or whose main engine is smaller than 300 HP

(2) barge which has no sealing system in hatch or deck opening. However, when it may be ac- cepted provided that it is deemed acceptable by the Society considering its special structures

(3) wooden barge and barge, whose tonnages are less than 50 gross tonnage

4. In spite of the 1 through 3, it may be restricted in service area where deemed necessary consider- ing the season, weather and its sailing routes, etc.