4 Emergency Towing Booklet
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4 Emergency Towing Booklet

  4.1 The Emergency Towing Booklet (ETB) should be ship specific and be presented in a clear, concise and ready-to-use format (booklet, plan, poster, etc.).

  4.2 Ship-specific data should include but not be limited to:

  • .1 ship’s name;

  • .2 call sign;

  • .3 IMO number;

  • .4 anchor details (shackle, connection details, weight, type, etc.);

  • .5 cable and chain details (lengths, connection details, proof load, etc.);

  • .6 height of mooring deck(s) above base;

  • .7 draft range; and

  • .8 displacement range.

  4.3 All procedures developed in accordance with section 5 should be presented in a clear and easy to understand format, which will aid their smooth and swift application in an emergency situation.

  4.4 Comprehensive diagrams and sketches should be available and include the following:

  • .1 assembly and rigging diagrams;

  • .2 towing equipment and strong point locations; and

  • .3 equipment and strong point capacities and safe working loads (SWLs).

  4.5 A copy should be kept at hand by the owners/operators in order to facilitate the passing on of information to the towage company as early as possible in the emergency. A copy should also be kept in a common electronic file format, which will allow faster distribution to the concerned parties.

  4.6 A minimum of three copies should be kept on board and located in:

  • .1 the bridge;

  • .2 a forecastle space; and

  • .3 the ship’s office or cargo control room.

Parent topic: Annex – Guidelines for Owners/Operators on Preparing Emergency Towing Procedures
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