Section 8 Towing Arrangements

801. General

1. The design and arrangement of towing fittings should have regard to both normal and emergency conditions.

2. Equipments and fittings provided in accordance with Par 1 should meet the appropriate require- ments of recognized standards acceptable to the Society(KS, JIS etc.) and arrangements are to be submitted to the Society for the approval.(Refer to the Guidelines for safe ocean towing (MSC/Circ.884)).

3. Each fitting or item of equipment provided under this regulation should be clearly marked with any restrictions associated with its safe operation, taking into account the strength of its attachment to the unit’s structure.