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    NOTE: At times we are requested to carry out approvals for Tandem or Dual tows, FBA’s policy on this is Tandem tows should be discouraged however we will not necessarily not approve. The first step is to enquire whether their Underwriters will cover a tandem tow prior to us reviowing the requirements, if they do and assuming we will progress further and approve then details will be inserted as paragraph 5 with the following paragraphs re-numbered. The format would be similar to paragraph 4 with some essential changes such as the intermediate tow line etc. ‘The following are our guidelines for Tandem and Dual tows; A Tandem Tow is considered to be when two, or possibly more, vessels are towed by intesmediate tow line(s) behind a single tug, ‘This office will never approve a triple tow. ‘A Dual Tow is considered to be when a single tug tows two vessels using separate tow lines from separate tow drums. AA) Some reasons for discouraging Tandem Tows are as follows: 1 Contact damage to either of the units when connecting and disconnecting 2 ‘The expectation of negative impact from the tow contractor to provide emergency tow equipment on each barge and providing two emergency tow ropes. 3 Should the tow connection part on one, or indeed two barges, in what we must assume to be bad weather conditions and the dit sulty in reconnecting, 4 Generally no towrope handling equipment is fitted, this norm for coastal tugs. nfortunately is the 5 Possible unfavourable tracking and therefore handling of the barges in unfavourable weather conditions. 6 Navigating in restricted waters or heavy traffic 7 Impossible, generally, to adjust the length of the intermediate towrope for heavy traffic areas and bad weather. 8 Emergency situations arising on one or both the tows. 9 Perhaps the difficulty of monitoring the condition of the second barge, 10 Possibility of barge over-running and making contact when slowing down, 11 Possibility of one barge flooding and therefore effect the tracking of the other. (Our Ref: GRSI/F Rew. 3m 03 Towaqe Approval Page 9 of 199 NOTE: BB) A Dual Tow can be considered for any ocean of course subject to the tug and barge being suitable for the geographical area and the study of the route, time of year ete., CC) A ‘Tandem Low should be discouraged however will be considered only when; 1 10 uw Voyages where we can be fairly sure no adverse weather will be encountered i.e. Java Sea in the Easterly Monsoon. ‘Traffic-lensity en-route is studied, Rope handling equipment on the tug such as a capstan. ‘The fixst barge must be towed off a winch and wire, not from a hook unless special considerations are taken into account, ‘The second tow near new condi to have a full length of intermediate towline in a new or mn, Pairleads fitted at the bow and stern of each barge, “Smit” brackets fitted at the bow and stern of each barge, “Suitable” emergeney towing arrangements for each barge, Suitable boarding ladders for each barge, The tug to be fitted with two emergency towropes. Crew to have tandem tow experience and the amount of crew on board perhaps increased, A higher than normal safety factor to be utilised for the tug and the tow’s gear. (Ow Ref: GPSIA Rev. 5.0103 Towage Approval Page 109f 199 Tene ae oe at Falieos smb Breet Emergancy Toi Pennant Sales Forerunner v 4 L- 7 Faicot ot Rep ly A 7 Renae 7 20 Towed Unit -— Fatea tne 8 x Buoy, Our Ref GISI/T Rex 5m 03 dead ei snag a |/ Ber ya TTS) — sama rr a fgets CATENARY OF TOWING LINE a Letotal Lergth of vine en = 9 = 199 pre Geveight prin. oF wire ma stor arts Conpanent ote” oe ioe eat om 2096 268 35, Towage Approval age 11 of 199 Intermediate Pendont ~ erernnes J @ Wire Briote w, (ir May be Continuous Chain? Recovery Wires Frome & Block Emergency Towing System

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