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The document discusses the regulations and guidelines regarding towing operations on ships, emphasizing that towing must be conducted using fittings specifically designed and certified for towing loads, such as bollards and fairleads, rather than windlasses or capstans, which are intended for anchoring. It outlines the requirements set by classification societies and SOLAS, highlighting that using non-approved equipment for towing is non-compliant. The document also clarifies that while there is no explicit

Author

Michael Nicholson

Language

EN