Art. 58 - Escorting : (See Circular Updates, Cir. No. 8/1996)

The escort of VLCC'S, ULCC'S, LPG, LNG, Large Bulk carriers and other vessels, will be as follows :

1. Loaded vessels less than 130,000 DWT will be escorted by one tug if for technical reason SCA finds it necessary, or when the vessels draught is more than 47 feet.
2. Loaded vessels from 130,000 DWT to 170,000 tons will be escorted by one tug.
3. Loaded vessels over 170,000 DWT will be escorted by two tugs.
4. Vessels in ballast over 250,000 DWT will be escorted by one tug. LPG, and LNG over 25,000 DWT (except G.F), will be escorted by one tug.
5. Vessels in ballast with beam over 218 feet up to 233 feet will be escorted by one tug. Vessels in ballast with beam over 233 feet will be escorted by two tugs.
6. Towed scrapped vessels in ballast 150,000 DWT and over will be escorted by