Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 17, 2024

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Oct 15, 2024
§ 45.193 - Towboat power requirements.

The towing vessel must meet the following requirements:

(a) General. The towing vessel must have adequate horsepower (HP) to handle the tow, but not less than the amount specified for the routes below.

(b) Milwaukee and St. Joseph routes: a minimum of 1,000 HP.

(c) Muskegon route: a minimum of 1,500 HP.

[USCG-1998-4623, 67 FR 19690, Apr. 23, 2002, as amended at 75 FR 70604, Nov. 18, 2010]
authority: 46 U.S.C. 5104,5108; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1
source: CGD 73-49R, 38 FR 12290, May 10, 1973, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 45.193