Every vessel transiting between C.I.P. 2 and Tibbetts Point and between C.I.P. 15 and 16 shall:

(a) Man the propulsion machinery of the vessel, including the main engine control station;

(b) Operate the propulsion machinery so that it can respond immediately though its full operating range;

(1) Vessels equipped with an Engine Power Limitation system (EPL) or Shaft Power Limitation system (ShaPoLi) shall override the EPL or ShaPoLi while transiting at the Seaway.

(2) [Reserved]

(c) Man the wheelhouse of the vessel at all times by either the master or certified deck officer, and a helmsman, and;

(d) Have sufficient well rested crewmembers available for mooring operations and other essential duties.

[49 FR 30936, Aug. 2, 1984, as amended at 68 FR 36749, June 19, 2003; 70 FR 12972, Mar. 17, 2005; 90 FR 1883, Jan. 10, 2025]