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General 

Application

Vessels complying with the requirements of this section are eligible for the assignment of the type and service notation Tug or Pusher, as defined in Pt.1 Ch.2 Sec.2 [7.1.1] and Pt.1 Ch.2 Sec.2 [7.1.2].

Vessels dealt with in this section shall comply with the requirements stated under Pt.1, Pt.2, Pt.3 and Pt.4 of rules for inland navigation vessels, as applicable, and with the following requirements, which are specific to tugs and pushers. In particular, when pushed convoy or side-by-side formation comprises a vessel carrying dangerous goods, vessels used for propulsion shall meet the requirements of Pt.6 Ch.1 Sec.1 [4] and Pt.6 Ch.1 Sec.1 [5], as applicable