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54. Tankers, including oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers, of not less than 20,000 tonnes deadweight shall be fitted with an emergency towing arrangement at both ends of the ship. For tankers constructed before 1st January 1996 such an arrangement shall be fitted at the first scheduled dry-docking or by 1st January 1999, whichever is the earlier. The design and construction of the towing arrangement shall be guided by the provisions contained in Schedule 13 in Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1671.
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