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.