33 C.F.R. § 401.47

Current through November 30, 2024

Section 401.47 - Leaving a lock

(a) Mooring lines shall only be cast off as directed by the officer in charge of a mooring operation.

(b) No vessel shall proceed out of a lock until the exit gates, ship arresters and the bridge, if any, are in a fully open position and the lock operator gives the "all clear" instruction.

(c) When "Hands Free Mooring system (HFM) is used, no vessel shall use its engine(s) until the lock operator provides the "all clear" instruction.

33 C.F.R. §401.47

81 FR 13746 , Mar. 15, 2016

68 Stat. 93-96, 33 U.S.C. 981-990 , as amended and secs. 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 12 and 13 of sec. 2 of Pub. L. 95-474 , 92 Stat. 1471

81 FR 13746 , 3/15/2016; 89 FR 15961 , 3/22/2024