MOTC Manual - edited

Beaching 12-5
Beach Selection 12-5
Approach 12-6
Making Fast/Holding Position 12-6
Getting Underway from Beach 12-6
Chapter 13 Rendering Assistance and Towing
Chapter 14 Weather
Introduction 13-1
Risk Assessment 13-1
Responsibility 13-2
Rescue Priorities 13-3
Potential Tow and Do Not Tow Situations 13-4
Towing Equipment 13-4
Towing Safety 13-7
Tow Operational Plan 13-7
Tow Points 13-8
Types of Tows 13-9
Approaches 13-11
Hooking up/Disconnecting 13-12
Emergency Disconnect 13-13
Weather Forecasts 14-1
Weather Hazards to Boating 14-2
Clouds 14-3
How to Avoid Being Caught In Foul Weather 14-3
If you are caught in foul weather 14-3
Chapter 15 Special Items
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators 15-1
Aquatic Nuisance Species 15-1
Locks 15-6
Dams 15-7
Bridges 15-8
Vessel Traffic Service 15-8
Law Enforcement Boarding 15-8
NOAA Guidelines for Viewing Marine Mammals 15-8
Appendix A 485 DM 22 Safety Policy
Appendix B 241 FW 1 Fish and Wildlife Service Safety Policy
Appendix C Accident Reporting
Appendix D State Boating Law Administrator Contacts
DOI Motorboat Operator Certification Course
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