Current through September 30, 2024
Section 140.425 - Fall overboard prevention(a) The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel must establish procedures to address fall overboard prevention and recovery of persons in the water, including, but not limited to:(1) Personal protective equipment;(2) Safely working on the tow;(3) Safety while line handling;(4) Safely moving between the vessel and a tow, pier, structure, or other vessel; and(5) Use of retrieval equipment.(b) The owner, managing operator, or master must ensure that all persons on board comply with the policies and procedures in this section.