Towage

” The thin veneer we call civilization can disappear where a shipwreck is concerned.” Richard Loran, Shipwrecks of Great Britain and Ireland Understanding the difference between towing and salvage can save boaters money and aggrevation. Historically and legally, salvage ... [full article]

Benign Area An area which is free of tropical revolving storms and travelling depressions but excluding the North Indian Ocean during the southwest monsoon season and the South China Sea during the northeast monsoon season. The specific extent and the ... [full article]

In order to issue a Certificate of Approval, master will typically require to consider the following topics: a.    The condition and documentation of the tow b.    The history of the tow c.    The towage route d.    The design metocean parameters ... [full article]

A Certificate of Approval is issued for a particular towage only. A Certificate of Approval is issued based on external conditions observed by the attending surveyor of hull, machinery or equipment, without removal, exposure or testing of parts. ... [full article]

It is recommended that any towed vessel should be in Class with a recognised Classification Society. The minimum requirement however shall be that the tow has a current Load Line Exemption Certificate issued by the local Government Authority. The ... [full article]

Vessels in Class Copies of the following valid documents shall be made available for inspection: Certificate of Class Certificate of Registry International Load Line Certificate Tonnage Certificate – if not incorporated in other certification Safety Construction Certificate Safety Equipment Certificate ... [full article]

Each ship or vessel towage is unique and it is therefore not possible to specify the equipment to be used and how it is to be attached for every case. The guidelines hereunder are therefore general in nature. In any ... [full article]