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CEVNI inland waterways

You see a towing leader but cannot find the last section. Which action is unsafe?

Short answer

Enter the tow before finding its last section

Leader, units, connections and last section form one envelope. An unidentified end makes the gap or water astern unproved. Revisit Towed Convoys: Leader, Units and Last Section.

Sources and scope

Reviewed by Richard Moore on . This answer is scoped to european inland waterways; local rules still apply; check the current chart, publication, local rules and official operational guidance before acting afloat.

Quick check

You see a towing leader but cannot find the last section. Which action is unsafe?