# The Dockyard Port of Plymouth Order 2020, Paragraph 38: Towing of vessels or other objects


When the master of a vessel plans to tow another vessel or object into or in the dockyard port, the master of the towing vessel must notify the Queen’s Harbour Master that the tow is planned and confirm—
(a) the nature of the tow, the propulsion method, and details of the type, length and draught of the towing vessel and the vessel or other object being towed;
(b) whether the tow involves a disabled or partially disabled vessel, an unstable vessel, a vessel leaking a dangerous good, or a vessel with an excessive list or trim; and
(c) any other defect or damage that may cause the tow to be a hazard within the dockyard port,
not less than 60 minutes before commencing the tow, or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1261/schedule/1/paragraph/38 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dockyard-port-of-plymouth-order-2020/schedule-1/paragraph-38
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