Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 409.14 - Obstructing docks(a) When fasts or lines of vessels extend across a dock so as to obstruct passing vessels, the captain or person in charge shall, when so ordered by the Commission, cause the fasts or lines to be slackened or cast off. Such fasts or lines shall be marked at night by a red light in the center thereof.(b) Vessels lying at the ends of piers so as to obstruct the passage to the adjoining docks must slack their lines or move when necessary to acommodate other vessels entering or leaving the docks.(c) Vessels lying alongside of a wharf and not taking in or discharging cargo must make way for and permit other vessels that want to load or unload cargo to come inside next to wharf.(d) A dock may not be unnecessarily obstructed by a vessel so as to prevent the loading or unloading of cargo by another vessel.(e) Vessels lying in berths in positions where they extend beyond the line of the pier do so at their own risk and may be held responsible for any damage that may occur by reason of their encroachment on the River. The vessels shall comply with United States Coast Guard Inland Rules of the Road provisions governing signals and lights.(f) A provision of this section may not be interpreted to permit violation of any applicable Federal law or regulation.