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breasted-up formation

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ID 720425 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain inland waterway traffic
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  • FR: convois couplés [T50056] FI: proomu-emälaivajärjestelmä [T50900]; rinnankytketyt alukset [T50056] DE: gekuppelte Zusammenstellung [T50900] [T50056]
side-by-side formation preferred
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  • This Directive shall apply to all boatmasters of inland-waterway vessels: self-propelled barges, tugs, pusher craft, barges, pushed convoys or side-by-side formations, intended for the transport of goods or passengers ...
  • The steersman must be able to cast the stern anchor(s) without leaving his seat. This requirement shall not apply to vessels of pushed trains or breasted-up formations not exceeding 86 m in length. ... In order to be authorized to propel breasted-up formations, vessels must: ... be equipped with appliances which in number and layout ensure that the formation of powered and propelled vessels remains securely breasted-up whether laden or unladen.
breasted-up formation

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