33 CFR § 401.45 - Emergency procedure.

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# 401.45 Emergency procedure.

When the speed of a vessel entering a lock chamber has to be checked, the master shall take all necessary precautions to stop the vessel in order to avoid contact with lock structures. At no time shall the vessel deploy its anchors to stop the vessel when entering a lock chamber.

[81 FR 13746, Mar. 15, 2016]