Panama Canal Regulations § 109.7

a double chock at the stem and at the his representative decides that such a or two single chocks at the vessel can be handled without undue and stern, , not more danger to equipment or to personnel, than eight feet abaft the stem or 10 notwithstanding her failure to comply feet forward of the stern and not more with the requirements of this section, than 10 feet off the center line and and allows it to transit, such vessel shall have two additional single may do so only at its own risk and, to chocks, port and starboard, nine to 16 the extent and in proportion that such meters (30 to 50 feet) abaft the stem failure to meet the requirements of and nine to 16 meters (30 to 50 feet) for- this section proximately causes or con- ward of the stern. tributes to the casualty and resulting (l) Vessels 121.92 to 173.74 meters (400 damages, the Master of such vessel, on to 570 feet) long and not more than behalf of said vessel, her owners, opera- 22.86 meters (75 feet) in beam shall have tors, or any other persons having any a double chock at the stem and stern interest in her, and for himself, will be or two single chocks at the bow and considered to have released the Pan- stern, port and starboard, and in addi- ama Canal Commission and the United tion shall have a chock, port and star- States from, and to have indemnified board, 12 to 16 meters (40 to 50 feet) them against, any loss, damage, or li- abaft the stem, a single chock port and ability incurred by the Commission or starboard, 24 to 28 meters (80 to 90 feet) the United States under, or in respect abaft the stem, and a single chock, to: port and starboard, 12 to 16 meters (40 (1) Section 1411 through 1416, inclu- to 50 feet) forward of the stern. sive, of Pub. L. 96–70, 93 Stat. 485–87; (m) Vessels over 173.74 meters (570 (2) Property of Panama Canal Com- feet) long or 22.86 meters (75 feet) in mission or the United States; and beam or over shall have a double chock (3) Panama Canal Commission em- at the stem and stern; a double chock, ployees under the Federal Employees’ port and starboard, 12 to 16 meters (40 Compensation Act, 5 U.S.C. 8101, et seq., to 50 feet) abaft the stem; a single or any other employee compensation chock, port and starboard, 24 to 28 me- system. ters (80 to 90 feet) abaft the stem; a double chock, port and starboard, 12 to The Master of the vessel that fails to 16 meters (40 to 50 feet) forward of the meet the requirements of this section stern and a single chock, port and star- may be required to execute, in the board, 24 to 28 meters (80 to 90 feet) for- presence of a Commission official, a ward of the stern. form undertaking to release the Pan- (n) Vessels with large flared bows or ama Canal Commission and the United unusually high freeboard such as con- States from liability in case of an acci- tainer vessels or vehicle carriers will dent and to indemnify the Commission be required to provide single closed and the United States for damages sus- chocks located further than those tained. The failure of the Master of a required in paragraph (l) of this section vessel to sign such a form, however, for correct positioning of assisting tugs will not relieve the vessel, her owners, or may be required to fit recessed tug or any other person having an interest bollards into the so the tugs can in her from liability incurred as a re- work without coming in contact with sult of the vessel’s failure to meet the the bow flare or having extra long lines requirements of this section. and/or inefficient leads. [46 FR 63183, Dec. 30, 1981; 47 FR 54072, Dec. 1, (o) A vessel not requiring loco- 1982, as amended at 55 FR 11909, Mar. 30, 1990] motives shall have a chock arrange- CROSS REFERENCE: Federal Employees’ ment similar to that described in para- Compensation Act, see 5 U.S.C. 8102 et seq. graph (i) of this section, except that the chocks need only be single chocks § 109.7 Passing through locks; use of or, if approved by the Canal authori- towing locomotives and ship’s en- ties, of lesser strength. gines. (p) Any vessel which fails to meet the (a) A vessel passing through the requirements of this section may be de- locks shall normally be assisted by nied transit. If the Marine Director or electric towing locomotives using steel

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towing wires. A vessel may be per- 111.14 -on situation (Rule 14). mitted to pass through the locks under 111.15 Crossing situation (Rule 15). her own power in the following cir- 111.16 Action by give-way vessel (Rule 16). 111.17 Action by stand-on vessel (Rule 17). cumstances: 111.18 Responsibilities between vessels (1) A small vessel up to 125 feet in (Rule 18). length and a towboat up to 150 feet in length may be handled with their own CONDUCT OF VESSELS IN RESTRICTED manila, hemp or synthetic lines along VISIBILITY the wall if their structure and 111.19 Conduct of vessels in restricted visi- fendering will permit their landing bility (Rule 19). against the wall. (2) A small vessel not over 100 feet in Subpart C—Lights and Shapes length, having good maneuvering char- 111.20 Application (Rule 20). acteristics, may be handled with her 111.21 Definitions (Rule 21). own manila, hemp or synthetic fiber 111.22 Visibility of lights (Rule 22). lines the center of the chamber. 111.23 Power-driven vessels under way (Rule (b) A vessel passing through the 23). locks without a Pilot aboard, in ac- 111.24 Towing and pushing (Rule 24). cordance with the provisions of § 105.2 111.25 Sailing vessels under way and vessels under oars (Rule 25). of this chapter shall be under the direc- 111.26 Fishing vessels (Rule 26). tion of the Lockmaster, who may au- 111.27 Vessels not under command or re- thorize the use of the vessel’s engines stricted in their ability to maneuver in the locks. (Rule 27). (c) When a vessel has a Pilot aboard, 111.28 [Reserved] (Rule 28). the use of her engines shall be under 111.29 Pilot vessels (Rule 29). the direction of the Pilot. After towing 111.30 Anchored vessels and vessels aground wires from the towing locomotives (Rule 30). have been placed aboard a vessel, her 111.31 Seaplanes (Rule 31). engines may be used to the extent con- Subpart D—Sound and Light Signals sidered necessary or desirable by the Pilot. 111.32 Definitions (Rule 32). 111.33 Equipment for sound signals (Rule [31 FR 12294, Sept. 16, 1966, as amended at 40 33). FR 8348, Feb. 27, 1975] 111.34 Maneuvering and warning signals (Rule 34). PART 111—RULES FOR THE 111.35 Sound signals in restricted visibility (Rule 35). PREVENTION OF COLLISIONS 111.36 Signals to attract attention (Rule 36). 111.37 Distress signals (Rule 37). Subpart A—General Sec. Subpart E—Miscellaneous 111.1 Application (Rule 1). 111.38 Diving operations (Rule 38). 111.2 Responsibility (Rule 2). 111.39 Water skiing prohibited (Rule 39). 111.3 General definitions (Rule 3). 111.40 Operation of small craft and rec- reational vessels in Canal waters (Rule Subpart B—Steering and Sailing Rules 40). 111.41 Lights; marking of pipelines laid in CONDUCT OF VESSELS IN ANY CONDITION OF navigable waters (Rule 41). VISIBILITY 111.4 Application (Rule 4). AUTHORITY: Issued under authority of the 111.5 Lookout (Rule 5). President by 22 U.S.C. 3811; E.O. 12215, 45 FR 111.6 Safe speed (Rule 6). 36043. 111.7 Risk of collision (Rule 7). SOURCE: 48 FR 52704, Nov. 22, 1983, unless 111.8 Action to avoid collision (Rule 8). otherwise noted. 111.9 Narrow channels (Rule 9). 111.10 [Reserved] (Rule 10). Subpart A—General CONDUCT OF VESSELS IN SIGHT OF ONE ANOTHER § 111.1 Application (Rule 1). 111.11 Application (Rule 11). The provisions of this part incor- 111.12 Sailing vessels (Rule 12). porate most of the Rules of the Inter- 111.13 Overtaking (Rule 13). national Regulations for Preventing

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