42Special provisions for vessels in the vicinity of vessels operating in chains

42 Special provisions for vessels in the vicinity of vessels operating in chains

42 Special provisions for vessels in the vicinity of vessels operating in chains

The operator of a vessel that is passing or crossing a vessel in chains that is making way must—

(a) operate at a speed of 4 knots or less when within 100 metres of the chains, ropes or cables being used by the vessel in chains, and

(b) disengage power when crossing the chains, ropes or cables being used by the vessel in chains, except when it is unsafe to do so, and

(c) pass at a safe distance astern from the vessel in chains.

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.