(1) The Master of an oil vessel must, immediately the vessel is berthed, have placed 2 steel wire hawsers, one forward and one aft, and of sufficient strength to be used in towing the vessel away from the Berth.

(2) The Master of an oil vessel must ensure that ¾

(a) the inboard ends of the 2 steel wire hawsers are securely fastened on board; and

(b) the outboard ends are extended to the surface of the water and placed as near as possible to the extremities of the oil vessel where they must remain throughout the period the oil vessel is in Berth.

(3) A Master of an oil vessel who contravenes this by-law commits an offence.