[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 33CFR168.10]

[Page 785]
 
                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 168--ESCORT REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN TANKERS--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 168.10  Responsibilities.

    (a) The tanker owner or operator shall:
    (1) select escort vessels that can meet the performance requirements 
of this part; and
    (2) inform the tanker master of the performance capabilities of the 
selected escort vessels. This information must be provided to the master 
before beginning the escort transit.
    (b) The tanker master shall operate the tanker within the 
performance capabilities of the escort vessels, taking into account 
speed, sea and weather conditions, navigational considerations, and 
other factors that may change or arise during the escort transit.
    (c) In an emergency, the tanker master may deviate from the 
requirements of this part to the extent necessary to avoid endangering 
persons, property, or the environment, but shall immediately report the 
deviation to the cognizant Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP).