Key Benefits:
Publics concerned: waterway operators and waterway users.
Re: regulatory provisions relating to the General Inland Navigation Police Regulations.
Entry into force: the Order comes into force on September 1, 2014.
The following day, however, comes into force:
― section A. 4241-26 on temporary measures taken by prefects and managers;
― sections A. 4241-35-1 to A. 4241-35-4 relating to the special transport authorization required for the movement of vessels whose dimensions do not meet the characteristics of an inland water section.
Notice: in the framework of codification, by decrees No. 2013-251 and n° 2013-253 of 25 March 2013, the fourth regulatory part of the Transport Code relating to river transport and inland navigation, a new general police regulation, as provided for in section L. 4241-1 of the Transport Code, was adopted.
Directly incorporated in Chapter I on the Police Regulations of Title IV of Book II of Part IV of the Transport Code, the new General Police Regulations replace the former police regulations made pursuant to the decrees of September 21, 1973 and February 6, 1932, which were maintained temporarily in force until its entry into force on September 1, 2014, so as to allow the necessary modifications.
The provisions of the schedule to this Order, which constitute section 1 of Chapter I of Title IV of Book II of Part IV of the Transport Code, specify the application of this General Police Regulation.
In accordance with section R. 4241-1 of the Transportation Code, the General Inland Water Transport Police Regulations are constituted by section 1 of Chapter I of Part IV of Book II of Part IV of the Transport Code (Parts Orders and Orders) and the associated technical annexes.
This Order repeals the ministerial orders for the implementation of the decree of 21 September 1973 referred to above.
References: This Order and the Transport Code are available on the Légifrance website (http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr).
Minister Delegate to the Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, responsible for transportation, sea and fisheries,
Considering the revised European Code of Inland Waterways, annexed to resolution No. 24 adopted on 15 November 1985 by the United Nations Working Group on Inland Water Transport;
Considering Council Directive 96/98/EC of 20 December 1996 on modified marine equipment;
Having regard to Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 12 December 2006 establishing technical requirements for inland navigation vessels and repealing Council Directive 82/714/EEC;
Considering the transport code, including its article L. 4241-1;
Considering the environmental code;
Considering the general code of public ownership;
Vu le Decree No. 2010-197 of 23 February 2010 Publication of the Convention on the Collection, Deposit and Receipt of Wastes in Rhine and Inland Navigation, signed in Strasbourg on 9 September 1996;
Vu le Decree No. 2012-1556 of 28 December 2012 Determine the list of temporary measures for interruption or modification of navigation conditions that may be taken by the waterway manager;
Vu le Decree No. 2013-253 of 25 March 2013 relating to the provisions of the fourth regulatory part of the Transport Code (Council Decrees and simple decrees);
Vu le Decree No. 2013-251 of 25 March 2013 relating to certain provisions of the regulatory part of the Transport Code (Council of State and Council of Ministers);
Considering the decision of 2 July 2008 concerning the crew and the conduct of certain inland navigation vessels;
Having regard to the Decree of 30 December 2008 on the technical safety requirements applicable to cargo vessels, passenger vessels and floating machinery navigating or stationing on inland waters;
Considering the 29 May 2009 decision on the transport of dangerous goods by land;
In view of the decision of 2 February 2011 on the accreditation of equipment and installation companies of signalling lights, radar equipment, giration speed indicators and indoor AIS devices;
Having regard to the decision of 11 April 2012 on the equipment for the armament and safety of pleasure craft navigating or stationing on inland waters,
Stop it!
The provisions of the Appendix to this Order are Chapter I, Section 1, Title IV, of Book II, Part IV, Regulations, of the Transport Code.
Subject to the provisions of Articles 3 and 4, the requirements set out in the Appendix to this Order shall apply effective 1 September 2014.
The following provisions are applicable from the date of publication of this Order, as contained in its annex:
- Article A. 4241-26;
Articles A. 4241-35-1 to A. 4241-35-4.
The marking and marking of inland water installed on the date of publication of this Order shall be in accordance with the provisions prescribed by subsection 5 of chapter I, section 1, title IV, of Book II of the fourth Regulatory Part (Resolutions) of the Transport Code, by 1 September 2019.
Are repealed effective September 1, 2014:
– ministerial orders setting out specific navigation police regulations made under the Decree No. 73-912 of 21 September 1973 general police regulations;
- the order of June 27, 1974 setting the conditions for the application of the rules for the crossing and overtaking of inland navigation vessels;
– the decision of 23 August 1974 concerning the control of the recovery of waste oils on inland navigation vessels;
― the decision of April 16, 1975 concerning the technical requirements of the sound warnings of inland navigation vessels.
The Director General of Infrastructure, Transport and the Sea is responsible for the execution of this Order, which will be published in the Official Journal of the French Republic.
A N N E X E
PART IV
INLAND NAVIGATION AND FLAST TRANSPORT
LIVRE II
INLAND NAVIGATION
PART IV
INLAND NAVIGATION POLICE
Chapter I
Police regulations
Section 1
General Inland Navigation Police Regulations
Sub-section 1
General provisions
Article A. 4241-1
Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the following are referred to:
1° "Notice to Skippers": the mode of distribution, if any by electronic means, of elements of an informative or prescriptive nature concerning navigation, issued by the waterway manager or by the authority responsible for the navigation police;
2° " Fishing boat": any vessel that fishes with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing gear that reduces its manoeuvring capacity, excluding fishing vessels with dragging lines or other fishing gears that do not reduce its manoeuvring capacity;
3° "White lamp, red lamp, green lamp, yellow lamp and blue lamp": lamps whose colours meet the requirements of Article A. 4241-48-2;
4° "Powerful lamp, light and ordinary lamp": lamps whose intensity meets the requirements of Article A. 4241-48-2;
5° "Scinding fire, rapid sparkling fire": rhythmic lights from 40 to 60 and 100 to 120 light periods per minute;
6° "His brief": a sound of about one second; protracted: a sound of about four seconds, the interval between two consecutive sounds being about one second;
7° "Series of very brief sounds": a series of at least six sounds of about one quarter of a second each, separated by pauses of about one quarter of a second;
8° Night: the period between sunset and sunrise;
9° "Day": the period between sunrise and sunset;
10° "Rail navigation": driving using radar by reduced visibility;
11° "boat garage": the parking area reserved for a maximum of thirty days for cargo ships and passenger vessels;
12° "Shipping of locks": the area located near the locks and used for the parking of the boats waiting to be locked;
13° "Quick boat": a motorized boat, with the exception of small craft, capable of navigating at a speed greater than 40 km/h compared to water;
14° "Sail boat": a boat sailing exclusively on the sail. The sailing boat and at the same time using its own mechanical means must be considered a motorized boat;
15° "Pleasure boat exclusively by human force": pleasure boat, defined in article R. 4000-1, which does not use for its displacement or motor or veil;
16° "Stop": situation of a boat, whose speed from the bottom is zero, without being anchored, moored or failed.
Article A. 4241-2
Scope
The provisions of this section shall:
the general principles applicable;
– marks and ladders of water;
• visual signalling;
- the sound signalling, radiotelephony and navigational apparatus of the ships;
- signalling and marking of inland waters;
- the road rules;
- parking rules;
- supplements applicable to certain vessels or convoys;
- pleasure navigation and sporting activities;
– the protection of water and the disposal of waste occurring on board.
Paragraph 1
General driver obligations
and the bar
Article A. 4241-5
Driver designation rules
a convoy or a couple training
1. The conductor of the convoy is designated as follows:
(a) In the case of a convoy comprising only one motorized boat, the driver of the convoy is that of the motorized boat;
(b) In the case of a towed convoy with in the lead of motorized boats in line with two or more, the conductor of the first boat is the conductor of the convoy; However, if the first vessel is a temporary reinforcement tug, the driver of the convoy is the conductor of the second vessel;
(c) In the case of a towed convoy comprising at the head of motorized vessels two or more not navigating in line, and one of which ensures the main traction, the driver of the convoy is the conductor of the motorized vessel ensuring the main traction;
(d) In the case of a pushed convoy powered by two pushers side by side, the starboard pusher driver is the driver of the convoy;
(e) In the case of a couple formation, the conductor of the main propulsion vessel is the conductor of the torque formation;
(f) In other cases, the conductor of the convoy or the couple training shall be designated in a timely manner by the transport manager.
2. In the case of a towed or pushed convoy, the conductors of the towed or pushed vessels other than the conductor referred to in number 1 shall take all the measures necessary by the circumstances for the proper conduct of their boat and comply with the orders of the conductor of the convoy.
The same requirements apply to the conductors of the boats of a couple formation that are not the conductors of the formation.
Article A. 4241-7
Rules applicable to bar holding
1. In order to ensure the proper conduct of the vessel, the qualified person holding the bar must be able to receive and give all the information and orders that arrive at or depart from the wheelhouse. In particular, it must be able to hear sound signals and have a sufficiently clear view in all directions. In the absence of a sufficiently clear view, it must have the opportunity to use an optical means covering a sufficient visual field and it has a clear image and without distortion of the situation.
2. Where specific circumstances require it, a shift or a listening position must be placed to inform the person holding the bar.
3. On board any speedy vessel on the way, the bar shall be held by a person who is at least eighteen years of age who holds the Certificate of Capacity for Commercial Vessels provided for in R. 4231-1, as well as the special "Radar" certificate provided for in R. 4231-15.
A second person who also holds these documents must be in the wheelhouse, except during the siding and fitting as well as at the passage of the locks.
Paragraph 2
General conduct obligations
Article A. 4241-11
Speed measurement and reading device
The device referred to in R. 4241-11 is a speed reading device relative to the bottom.
For passenger vessels carrying more than 150 passengers, this device must be fixed.
Floating machines are exempt from the requirement of equipment when they are at work, or when they park, or when they are not motorized.
Paragraph 3
General security obligations
Article A. 4241-22
Obligations to clear an inner water section
1. In addition to the safety procedures provided for in section R. 4241-22, the driver shall take the necessary measures to detect the object or report it and any other measures necessary to prevent accidents and to ensure the maintenance of the traffic.
2. The costs of acquiring, laying and maintaining the marking installed on the right of the obstacle are borne by the person responsible or, if not, by the owner of the object forming an obstacle.
Article A. 4241-24
Failed or sunk
1. Pursuant to section R. 4241-24, the driver or other member of the crew is required to remain on board or in the vicinity of the place of the accident until the officers in charge of the navigation police have authorized his departure.
2. Unless this is clearly not necessary and without prejudice to the provisions of Article A. 4241-48-25, the driver shall, as soon as possible, notify the vessels approaching, in appropriate points and at sufficient distance from the place of the accident, so that these vessels may take the necessary provisions in due course.
3. In the event of an accident in a lock garage or in a lock, the driver must immediately notify the personnel involved in the lock manoeuvre.
4. In order to ensure that the waterway is cleared as soon as possible, the driver is required to comply with the orders given to him by the Navigation Police Authority and the Waterway Manager. The same obligation lies with the driver whose vessel threatens to flow or becomes unable to manoeuvre.
Paragraph 4
Temporary requirements
Article A. 4241-26
Temporary measures
1. Temporary measures enacted by the Prefect pursuant to section A. 4241-26, and those enacted by the Manager pursuant to Decree No. 2012-1556 of 28 December 2012 Determining the list of temporary measures for the interruption or modification of the conditions of navigation that may be taken by the waterway manager, pursuant to section L. 4241-3, shall be broadcast by notice to the vessel.
2. Where the temporary measures referred to in the previous paragraph are made necessary by work carried out by a third-party contractor, the latter shall inform the prefect and manager at least three months prior to the work. This is not applicable in emergency cases.
3. The measures referred to in this section shall, if necessary, be marked appropriately by the waterway manager concerned. This marking must be put in place by the concessionaire on the conceded parties, and by the owner in case of work on behalf of third parties.
Paragraph 5
Packing, landing, loading,
discharge and transshipment
Article A. 4241-27
Visibility rules
Without prejudice to the technical regulations applicable to vessels, the area of direct or indirect non-visibility before the vessel shall not exceed 350 m as a result of loading. If the direct vision to the rear is masked when the boat is on the way, this lack of vision can be compensated by the use of the radar.
When direct visibility to the front is insufficient due to the cargo to allow passage under bridges or locks, the lack of visibility can be compensated by the use of flat-reflective periscopes, radar equipment, a continuous-contact vigie with the wheelhouse or video systems.
Where special circumstances require that the non-visibility zone be less than 350 m, specific police regulations may specify the required distance of vision and the necessary navigation aid equipment.
Article A. 4241-28
Rules relating to vessel stability
and the hull resistance
The stability of vessels carrying containers is verified by the transport manager before departure except in non-critical loading cases. The results of the audit are kept on board during the transport period. The following cases are deemed non-critical:
– boats loaded only with containers in hold, on a single layer centered on the axis of the boat;
– boats of a width equal to or greater than 9.5 m, loaded only of containers, on two layers maximum, centered on the axis of the boat, starting from the bottom of the hold, and not ballastable.
Other cases may be considered non-critical after a vessel-specific stability study.
Paragraph 6
Documents to be on board
Article A. 4241-33
On-board documents
In addition to the certificate of registration required in section L. 4111-6, the certificate of gauge required in section L. 4112-3, the shipping title required in section L. 4221-1, the copies of the general police regulations and the special police regulations required in sections R. 4241-31 and R. 4241-32, the book of used oils required in section R. 4241-65,
1° The certificate of driver's capacity for the conduct of the commercial vessels provided for in Article R. 4231-1 shall hold the document;
2° The service or training booklet, provided for in section R. 4231-5, where the person holding the bar of a commercial vessel is not the holder of the required capacity certificate;
3° The certificate of ability to navigate alone on board provided for by the Order of July 2, 2008 relating to the crew and the conduct of certain navigation vessels if applicable;
4° On board the vessels navigating to the radar, the special "rayer" certificate provided for in R. 4231-15 or the document taking place;
5° On board passenger vessels in service, the special "passenger" certificate(s), provided for in section R. 4231-16, or documents taking place;
6° On board any motorized vessel with the exception of small craft, equipped with radiotelephony, operator certificate and operating license or documents taking place;
7° On board any vessel that is part of a convoy or a couple training carrying dangerous goods subject to DNA (European Agreement on the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods Inland Waterways), the documents required by Article 18 of the Order of 29 May 2009 concerning the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Landways (hereinafter referred to as "TDG Order");
8° On board any vessel referred to in articles D. 4221-1 and D. 4221-2 and subject to the provisions relating to navigation titles:
documents relating to steam boilers and other pressure tanks, if applicable;
- the certificate for liquefied gas installations, if applicable;
- documents relating to electrical installations, if applicable;
- certifications for the verification of portable fire extinguishers and fire-extinguishing facilities, if applicable;
9° On board any vessel referred to in 1°, 2°, 3° and 4° of Article D. 4221-1, certificates of crane control, if applicable;
10° On board any vessel carrying containers, documents relating to the stability of the vessel;
11° On board any cargo vessel, the loading declaration provided for in R. 4461-1, if applicable, as well as the consignment note or bill of lading provided for in R. 4461-2, if applicable;
12° On board any vessel referred to in Article 6.03 of Schedule 2 to Decree No. 2010-197 of 23 February 2010 which publishes the Convention relating to the collection, deposit and receipt of waste occurring in Rhine and Inland Navigation, signed in Strasbourg on 9 September 1996, the above-mentioned discharge certificate, if applicable.
Paragraph 7
Special transport
Article A. 4241-35-1
Application for special transport authorization
The request for special transport authorization referred to in R. 4241-35 shall be addressed to the competent authority referred to in R. * 4241-36, at least fifteen days before the carriage, by the owner of the vessel or convoy, or by his representative.
Article A. 4241-35-2
Composition of the file
The application referred to in A. 4241-35-1 shall be made using the CERFA form for this purpose which shall be duly completed and accompanied by the required supporting documents. The form must be signed by the owner of the boat or convoy, or by his representative.
Article A. 4241-35-3
Prefect information modalities
When travel covers several departments, prefects of the departments crossed by the vessel under special transport authorization are previously informed of the issuance of this document.
Article A. 4241-35-4
Notification
The Prefect shall notify the applicant of its decision and send a copy to the manager concerned.
Paragraph 8
Sports events, water festivals
and other events
Article A. 4241-38-1
Maximum duration of the navigation interruption
certain sections of inland water
The authorization to interrupt navigation provided for in R. 4241-38 may not exceed four hours per 24-hour period. For any interruption of navigation of more than two consecutive hours, a period of resumption of navigation may be planned in order to allow the passage of commercial vessels.
The prefect may grant an authorization once a year resulting in an interruption of more than four hours, without being able to exceed six hours.
In the absence of commercial navigation, the prefect may waive the conditions set out in the first and second paragraphs of this article.
Article A. 4241-38-2
Application for authorization
The request for authorization shall be sent, at least three months before the event, by the organizer of the event to the competent authority referred to in article R. 4241-38, who acknowledges its receipt.
Article A. 4241-38-3
Composition of the file
The application referred to in A. 4241-38-2 shall be made using the CERFA form provided for this purpose which shall be duly completed and accompanied by the supporting documents required. The form must be signed by the organizer of the event.
Article A. 4241-38-4
Notification
The Prefect shall notify the applicant of its decision and send a copy to the manager concerned.
Paragraph 9
Intervention by the authorities responsible
of the Navigation Police
This paragraph does not include regulatory provisions (Ordered Party).
Sub-section 2
Marking provisions
and on water-fired scales
Article A. 4241-47-1
Boat identification marks
The identification marks of the vessels are affixed under the conditions provided for in articles D. 4113-1 to D. 4113-4.
Every ship of goods bears the indication, in tons, of its heavy port. This marking shall be displayed on both sides of the vessel, on the hull or on permanently attached panels.
Any passenger vessel shall indicate the maximum number of passengers authorized. This indication must be displayed on board in a very apparent place.
Appendix 1 defines letters or groups of letters distinct from the place of registration of vessels.
Article A. 4241-47-2
Press marks
1. Any vessel, with the exception of small craft, bears marks indicating the plan of the largest sinking.
For vessels, the procedures for determining the largest sinking and the conditions for the affixing marks are defined by the technical regulations made pursuant to the decree of 30 December 2008 relating to the technical safety requirements applicable to ships of goods, to passenger vessels and to floating vessels navigating or stationing on inland waters (Article 4.04 of Annex 1).
2. Any vessel with a water-fire of up to 1 m, with the exception of small craft, shall carry water-drawing ladders.
This provision is not applicable to floating establishments.
In addition to the technical regulations applicable to the vessel concerned, Appendix 2 sets out the conditions for the application of water-drawing scales.
Sub-section 3
Provisions concerning visual signs
ships and floating establishments
Paragraph 1
General provisions
Article A. 4241-48-1
Applications and definitions
1. When the visibility conditions require it, the marking prescribed for the night must also be daylight.
2. In this subsection:
(a) "Material Fire": a powerful white fire, projecting an uninterrupted light on the entire expanse of a 225° horizon arc and arranged in such a way as to project this light from the front to 22° 30' on the back of each edge;
(b) "Flow side": a light green light to starboard and a light red light to port, each of these lights projecting an uninterrupted light on the entire expanse of a horizon arc of 112° 30' and being arranged in such a way to project this light from the front to 22° 30' on the back of the cross on its side;
(c) "Pop fire": a clear or ordinary white fire, projecting an uninterrupted light on the entire expanse of a 135° horizon arc and arranged to project this light on a 67° 30' area of each edge from the rear;
(d) "Light visible from all sides": a lamp projecting an uninterrupted light over the entire range of a 360° horizon arc;
(e) "High": the height above the plane of the deflection marks or, for vessels without deflection marks, above the buoy line.
3. For the purposes of this subsection:
(a) The pushed convoys whose length does not exceed 110 m and whose width does not exceed 12 m are considered isolated motorized vessels of the same length;
(b) Couple formations with a length of more than 140 m are considered pushed convoys of the same length.
4. Appendix 3 describes in the form of sketches the obligations prescribed by the sections of this subsection to which it is referred as much as necessary.
Article A. 4241-48-2
Feux and fanaux
1. Unless otherwise prescribed, the lamps prescribed in this section shall show continuous and uniform light.
2. Can only be used for signalling lamps whose bodies and accessories bear the mark of approval required by Council Directive 96/98/EC of 20 December 1996 on modified marine equipment.
3. Lights whose characteristics of bodies, accessories and light sources comply with the requirements of the General Inland Navigation Police Regulations in force as at 31 August 2014 or the requirements of Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 establishing the technical requirements for inland navigation vessels and repealing Directive 82/714/ EWC of the Council may continue to be used, until such lamps are replaced.
Article A. 4241-48-3
Pavilions, panels and flames
1. Unless otherwise prescribed, the panels and pavilions prescribed in this section shall be rectangular.
2. The colours of the panels, pavilions and flames must not be passed or salted.
3. Their dimensions must be sufficient to ensure good visibility; this condition shall be considered to be fulfilled in all cases:
(a) The length and width of the panels and pavilions are at least 1 m, or at least 0.60 m in the case of small craft;
(b) The flame length is at least 1 m and its width on one side of at least 0.50 m.
Article A. 4241-48-4
Cylinders, balls, cones and b icons
1. The cylinders, balls, cones and bcones prescribed in this section may be replaced by devices with the same appearance at a distance.
2. Their colours must not be passed, nor salty.
3. Their dimensions must be sufficient to ensure good visibility; this condition is considered to be fulfilled in the following cases:
(a) The cylinders have a height of at least 0.80 m and a diameter of at least 0.50 m;
(b) Balloons, a diameter of at least 0.60 m;
(c) The cones, a height is at least 0.60 m and a base diameter of at least 0.60 m;
(d) The b icons, a height is at least 0.80 m and a base diameter of at least 0.50 m.
4. By derogation from number 3, small craft may use signalling devices whose dimensions are less than the minimum required sizes provided that these devices are large enough to be easily visible.
Article A. 4241-48-5
Prohibited lamps and signals
1. The use of lamps or signals other than those mentioned in this section or the use of the lamps or signals referred to in conditions other than those prescribed or permitted by this section is prohibited.
2. However, for communication between ships or between ships and the earth, the use of other lights or signals is permitted provided that they do not confuse the lights or signals mentioned in this section.
Article A. 4241-48-6
Emergency lamps
When lights prescribed in this section do not work, they are replaced without delay by emergency lights. However, when the prescribed fire was to be powerful, the emergency lamp may be clear, and when the prescribed lamp was to be clear, the emergency lamp may be ordinary. The recovery of the prescribed power lamps shall take place as soon as possible.
Article A. 4241-48-7
Prohibition of using lights,
headlamps, panels, pavilions, flames
1. It is prohibited to use lights, headlamps, panels, including advertisements, pavilions or other objects that may be confused with the lamps or signals mentioned in this section or that may adversely affect visibility or complicate the identification of such lamps or signals.
2. It is prohibited to use lights or headlamps that may produce a glare that may constitute a danger or a discomfort for navigation or traffic on earth.
Paragraph 2
Night and day marking
Article A. 4241-48-8
Signalling of motorized vessels
Isolated on the road (*)
1. Insulated motorized boats must carry at night:
(a) A mast lamp placed in the front and axis of the boat, at a height of at least 5 m. The minimum height may be 4 m if the length of the boat does not exceed 40 m;
(b) Side lights placed at the same height and on the same perpendicular to the axis of the vessel, 1 m lower than the mast lamp and at least 1 m behind it on the widest part of the vessel; they must be masked inside the vessel so that the green lamp cannot be seen from port or starboard red lamp;
(c) A beam lamp placed in the rear part and in the vessel's axis.
2. Any insulated motorized vessel may carry at night in addition, at the rear, a second mast lamp placed in the axis of the vessel at least 3 m higher than the front lamp, so that the horizontal distance between these lamps is at least three times the vertical distance. Any isolated motorized boat of more than 110 m in length shall carry this second mast lamp.
3. Any motorized vessel that is temporarily preceded by the night of a motorized vessel placed in reinforcement shall keep the lamps referred to in Figures 1 and 2 above.
4. In addition to the signals prescribed by the other provisions of this section, speedy vessels on the road shall carry by night and day:
Two bright yellow lights, powerful and fast.
These sparkling lights must be placed about 1 m above each other, at an appropriate location and at a height such that they are visible from all sides.
5. During the passage through a fixed bridge opening, closed bridge or dam, or during the passage to the locks, the vessels may carry the mast lights provided for in Figures 1 and 2 above at a reduced height, so that this passage may be carried without difficulty.
6. The provisions of this article shall not apply to small craft or vessels.
Article A. 4241-48-9
Signalling of towed convoys (*)
1. Any motorized boat driving in the head of a towed convoy and any motorized boat placed in reinforcement in front of another motorized boat, pushed convoy or a couple formation shall carry:
At night:
(a) Two mast lights overlayed at approximately 1 m from the other, placed in the front and axis of the vessel, the upper lamp being at a height of at least 5 m and the lower lamp, as far as possible, at least 1 m higher than the side lamps;
(b) Side lights that meet the specifications of the number 1 (b) of Article A. 4241-48-8;
(c) A yellow beam lamp instead of white placed in the axis of the boat at a height sufficient to be clearly visible from the towed unit that follows the boat or motorized boat, pushed convoy or the formation to couple in front of which the boat is placed in reinforcement.
Daylight:
A yellow cylinder lined up and down with two black and white strips, the white strips being at the ends of the cylinder. This cylinder shall be placed vertically at the front, at a height sufficient to be visible from all sides.
2. In the case where a towed convoy has in mind several motorized boats, or in the case where a motorized boat, a pushed convoy or a couple formation is preceded by several motorized boats placed in reinforcement, navigating one next to the other, coupled or not, each of these ships must carry:
At night:
At the front and axis of the vessel, instead of the mast lights prescribed in Figure 1 (a) above, three mast lamps overlayed at about 1 m, the upper lamp and the lower lamp at the same height as those prescribed in Figure 1 (a).
Daylight:
The cylinder prescribed in paragraph 1 above.
In the event that a vessel, floating equipment or a floating establishment is operated by several motorized vessels, the same requirement applies to each of them.
3. Vessels of a towed convoy following the vessel(s) referred to in numbers 1 and 2 above shall bear:
At night:
A clear white light, visible from all sides, placed at a height of at least 5 m.
Daylight:
A yellow ball placed at an appropriate location and at a height as visible from all sides.
However:
(a) If a convoy length exceeds 110 m, it shall carry two of the above mentioned lamps, one on its front and one on its rear part;
(b) If a length of the convoy includes a row of more than two intersected boats, these lamps or this ball must be carried only by the two outer boats of the row.
The marking of all towed vessels of a convoy shall, as far as possible, be carried to the same height above the water plan.
4. The vessel(s) forming the last length of a towed convoy shall bear, in addition to the marking prescribed in number 3 above, at night:
A stern light that meets the specifications of item A. 4241-48-8.
If the convoy ends with a row of more than two crossed boats, only the two outer boats of the row must carry this fire. If the convoy ends with small craft, it is not considered for the purposes of this number.
5. During the passage through a fixed bridge opening, closed bridge or dam, or during the passage to the locks, the vessels of a towed convoy may carry the marking prescribed in numbers 1 (a), 2 and 3 of this article to a reduced height so that this passage may be carried out without difficulty.
6. If the vessels referred to in number 3 above are vessels coming directly from the sea or leaving for the sea, they may:
At night:
Instead of the white light, carry the side lights prescribed in paragraph 1 (b) of section A. 4241-48-8.
Daylight:
Bring the yellow ball.
7. The provisions of this article shall not apply to small craft to be used only for small craft or for towing small craft.
Article A. 4241-48-10
Report of pushed convoys (*)
1. The pushed convoys must carry at night:
(a) Like mast lights:
(i) Three mast lights at the front of the boat at the head of the convoy or the port boat at the head of the convoy. These lamps shall be arranged according to a horizontal equilateral triangle in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the convoy. The upper lamp must be at a height of at least 5 m. The two lower lights shall be removed from each other approximately 1.25 m and located approximately 1.10 m below the upper lamp.
(ii) A mast lamp at the front of any other boat whose total width is visible from front. This lamp shall be placed as much as possible 3 m below the upper lamp referred to under (i). The masts bearing these lamps shall be placed in the longitudinal axis of the vessel on which they are located;
(b) As side lamps:
Side lights that meet the specifications of the number 1 (b) of Article A. 4241-48-8; these lamps shall be placed on the widest part of the convoy, as close as possible to the pusher, at a maximum of 1 m from the edges of the convoy and at a height of at least 2 m;
(c) As beam lamps:
(i) Three beam lights on the pusher, meeting the specifications of the number 1 (c) of Article A. 4241-48-8, placed according to a line perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, at approximately 1.25 m from each other and at a height sufficient not to be obscured by one of the other vessels of the convoy;
(ii) A beam lamp on each vessel whose total width is visible from the rear; However, when more than two boats other than the shooter are visible from the rear, this fire must be carried only by the two boats that are located outside the convoy.
2. The provisions of Figure 1 above also apply to pushed convoys preceded by night by one or more motorized vessels placed in reinforcement; However, the beam lamps referred to in Figure 1 (c) (i) above shall be yellow instead of white.
When a pushed convoy is preceded by day by one or more motorized vessels placed in reinforcement, the pusher carries the yellow balloon referred to in number 3 of Article A. 4241-48-9.
3. During the passage through a fixed deck, closed deck or dam opening, or during the passage to the locks, the mast lamps prescribed in Figure 1 (a) above may be carried to a reduced height so that the passage can be carried without difficulty.
4. The pushed convoys with two pushers in a couple formation shall carry at night the beam lamps referred to in number 1 (c) (i) above on the pusher which ensures the main traction; the other pusher shall carry the beam lamp referred to in Figure 1 (c) ii) above.
Article A. 4241-48-11
Reporting of road couple training (*)
1. Couple training must be at night:
(a) On each vessel a mast light meeting the specifications of item A. 4241-48-8 (a); However, on non-motorized vessels, this lamp may be replaced by a white lamp, visible from all sides, meeting the specifications of the number 3 of the article A. 4241-48-9, placed at an appropriate location, but not higher than the mast lamp of the vessel or motorized vessels;
(b) Side lights that meet the specifications of the number 1 (b) of Article A. 4241-48-8; these lamps are placed outside the formation, as far as possible at the same height, and at least 1 m below the lowest mast lamp;
(c) On each vessel, the beam lamp prescribed in number 1 (c) of Article A. 4241-48-8.
2. The provisions of the figure 1 above also apply to torque formations that are preceded by night by one or more motorized vessels placed in reinforcement.
When a couple formation is preceded by day by one or more vessels placed in reinforcement, each vessel of the formation shall carry the yellow balloon referred to in number 3 of Article A. 4241-48-9.
3. During the passage through a fixed deck, closed deck or dam opening, or during the passage to the locks, the lamps prescribed in Figure 1 (a) above may be carried to a reduced height so that the passage can be carried without difficulty.
4. The provisions of this Article shall not apply to small crafts that lead to couple only small craft, nor to small craft made to couple.
Article A. 4241-48-12
Signalling of sailing vessels on the road (*)
1. Sailing boats must carry by night:
(a) The side lights, prescribed in paragraph 1 (b) of Article A. 4241-48-8, however, may be ordinary lights instead of lights;
(b) The stern lamp, prescribed in number 1 (c) of section A. 4241-48-8.
2. In addition to the lights prescribed in Figure 1 above, a sailing boat may carry at night:
Two ordinary or clear superimposed lights, visible from all sides, the upper lamp being red and the lower lamp green; these lamps shall be placed at an appropriate location, at the top or at the top of the mast, at least 1 m from the other.
3. Every boat sailing and using at the same time its own mechanical means of propulsion must bear a black cone day, pointing down. This cone must be placed as high as possible and where it is most apparent.
4. The provisions of Figures 1 and 2 of this Article shall not apply to small craft. The provisions of Figure 2 shall not apply to vessels referred to in Article A. 4241-48-35.
Article A. 4241-48-13
Report of small-scale boats (*)
1. The insulated motorized small craft on their way must carry at night:
(a) A mast lamp that must be placed in the axis of the boat and at least 1 m higher than the side lamp and must be clear instead of powerful;
(b) Side lamps which may be ordinary lamps and which shall be placed either:
(i) As prescribed in paragraph 1 (b) of Article A. 4241-48-8.
(ii) One next to the other or in the same lantern in the axis of the boat, at the bow or near the bow.
(c) A stern light that meets the specifications of item A. 4241-48-8. However, this lamp may be removed, but in this case the mast lamp referred to in (a) above is replaced by a white light lamp visible from all sides.
2. Insulated motorized small craft, less than 7 m long, may, instead of the lights referred to in Figure 1 above, carry a white ordinary lamp at an appropriate location and height as visible on all sides.
3. When a small craft trailers or leads to a couple only small craft, it shall carry at night the lights prescribed in Figure 1 above.
4. The small boats towed or coupled must carry a white ordinary fire at night, visible from all sides. This provision does not apply to bachot, as defined by the Order of December 30, 2008 relating to the technical safety requirements applicable to cargo vessels, passenger vessels and floating vessels navigating or stationing on inland waters attached to the service of a vessel.
5. Sailboats must carry at night:
- either side lights and a beam lamp, the side lights being placed next to each other or in the same lantern in the axis of the boat at the bow or near the bow, and the beam lamp being placed on the rear part of the boat; However, these lamps may be ordinary lights;
- either side lights and a beam lamp in the same lantern placed at a suitable location at the top or at the top of the mast; this fire may be an ordinary fire;
or, in the case of vessels less than 7 m long, a white ordinary lamp visible from all sides. When approaching other vessels, these boats must also show a second ordinary white light.
6. Insulated small craft that are not motorized or sailing must bear at night:
A white ordinary fire, visible from all sides.
However, the bachots that are in the same conditions must show this fire only when approaching other vessels.
7. During the passage through a fixed deck, closed deck or dam opening, or during the passage to the locks, the mast lights prescribed in this section may be carried to a reduced height so that this passage may be carried without difficulty.
Article A. 4241-48-14
Additional marking of vessels on the road
transporting dangerous substances (*)
1. Vessels carrying out transport of certain flammable substances referred to in the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) and its annexed Regulations, in accordance with Annex III of the Order of 29 May 2009 on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Landways (hereinafter referred to as "TDG Order"), shall bear, in addition to the marking prescribed by the other provisions of this section, the following marking, in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 7.15.0 or
At night:
A blue light.
Daylight:
A blue cone, tip down,
as shown in DNA, Chapter 3.2, Table A (column 12) or Table C (column 19).
These signals are placed at an appropriate location and high enough to be visible on all sides. The blue cone can be replaced by a blue cone at the front and a blue cone at the rear of the boat, at a height of at least 3 m above the plane of the deflection marks.
2. Vessels carrying on transport of certain goods with a danger to the health referred to in the DNA, in accordance with Annex III of the Order of 29 May 2009 concerning the carriage of dangerous goods by land (hereinafter referred to as "TDG Order"), shall bear the marking prescribed by the other provisions of this section the following marking, in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 7.1.5.0 or paragraph 7.2.5.0 of the DNA:
At night:
Two blue lights.
Daylight:
Two blue cones, tip down,
as shown in DNA, Chapter 3.2, Table A (column 12) or Table C (column 19).
These signals must be placed approximately 1 m above each other, at an appropriate location and high enough to be visible from all sides. The two blue cones can be replaced by two blue cones at the front and two blue cones at the rear of the boat, at a height of at least 3 m above the plane of the deflection marks.
3. Vessels carrying out transport of certain explosive substances covered by DNA, in accordance with Annex III of the Order of 29 May 2009 concerning the carriage of dangerous goods by land (hereinafter referred to as "TDG Order"), shall carry in addition the marking prescribed by the other provisions of this section the following marking, in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 7.1.5.0 or paragraph 7.2.5.0 of ADN:
At night:
Three blue lights.
Daylight:
Three blue cones, tip down,
as shown in DNA, Chapter 3.2, Table A (column 12) or Table C (column 19).
These signals are placed approximately 1 m above each other, at an appropriate location and high enough to be visible from all sides.
4. When a pushed convoy or a couple formation includes one or more boats mentioned in numbers 1, 2 or 3 above, the vessel ensuring the propulsion of the pushed convoy or the couple formation carries the signal prescribed in figures 1, 2 or 3 above.
5. The pushed convoys propelled by two pushers placed side by side bear the marking mentioned in number 4 of this article on the pusher placed on starboard.
6. Vessels, pushed convoys or couple formations that carry together several dangerous goods referred to in numbers 1, 2 and 3 above bear the signals relating to dangerous goods requiring the largest number of blue lights or cones.
7. Non-treated vessels to carry the signals referred to in Figures 1, 2 or 3 above, but which are equipped with a ADN certificate of approval, in accordance with the Order of May 29, 2009 concerning the carriage of dangerous goods by land means (hereinafter referred to as "TDG Order"), and which comply with the safety provisions referred to in Figure 1 above may, at the approach of the locks, carry the signal referred to in Figure 1 above when they
8. The intensity of the blue lights prescribed in this article shall be at least that of ordinary blue lights.
Article A. 4241-48-15
Signalling of passenger vessels en route (*)
Vessels authorized to transport more than 12 passengers and whose maximum length (L) of the hull is less than 20 m shall carry day:
A yellow icon placed at an appropriate location and at a height as visible from all sides.
Article A. 4241-48-16
Signalling of trays (*)
1. Bacs that do not fly freely shall carry:
At night:
(a) A clear white light visible from all sides and placed at a height of at least 5 m; However, this height may be reduced if the length of the bin is less than 20 m;
(b) A light green light visible from all sides and placed approximately 1 m above the lamp under (a).
Daylight:
A green ball placed at a height of at least 5 m.
2. The head canoe or float of a longitudinal cable tray is equipped with night light white light visible from all sides, placed at least 3 m above the water plan.
3. The freely flowing vessels shall be:
At night:
(a) A clear white light visible from all sides as prescribed in number 1 (a) above;
(b) A visible green light from all sides as prescribed in number 1 (b) above;
(c) The side lights and the beam lamp, as prescribed in Figures 1 (b) and 1 (c) of Article A. 4241-48-8.
Daylight:
A green balloon, as prescribed in number 1 above.
Article A. 4241-48-17
Additional marking of vessels
driving with a crossing priority (*)
Vessels to which the authority responsible for the navigation police has given priority for the passage to places where the order of passage is set by it shall bear, in addition to the marking prescribed by the other provisions of this section, of the day:
A red flame raised to the front at a height sufficient to be clearly visible.
Article A. 4241-48-18
Additional marking
vessels unable to manoeuvre (*)
1. Any vessel unable to manoeuvre, if necessary, in addition to the marking prescribed by the other provisions of this section, shall show:
At night:
―a red light bent; in the case of small craft, this light may be white instead of red;
– either two red lights overlayed at about 1 m from distance one above the other, placed at an appropriate location and at a height such that they are visible from all sides.
Daylight:
- a red pavilion bent;
– either two black balloons overlayed at about 1 m away from each other, placed at an appropriate location and at a height such that they are visible from all sides.
2. In case of need, such a vessel shall also issue the sound signal set out in Annex 4 provided for in Article A. 4241-49-1.
Article A. 4241-48-19
Signalling of floating equipment
(*)
Without prejudice to the special conditions that may be imposed under section R. 4241-35, floating equipment and floating establishments shall carry by night:
Clear white lights visible from all sides, sufficient to indicate their contours.
Paragraph 3
Parking signals
Article A. 4241-48-20
Parking signal (*)
1. Any vessel stationing, with the exception of the vessels listed in sections A. 4241-48-22 and A. 4241-48-25, shall carry by night:
A white ordinary lamp visible from all sides and placed on the side of the channel, at a height of at least 3 m. This lamp can be replaced by a white ordinary lamp at the bow and a white ordinary lamp at the stern, visible from all sides, placed on the side of the channel at the same height.
2. A convoy stationing offshore (with no direct or indirect access to the shore) shall carry:
At night:
On each boat of the whole a white ordinary lamp visible from all sides, placed at a suitable location at a height of at least 4 m. The total of the lights worn by the barges may be limited to four, provided that the contour of the convoy is well indicated.
Daylight:
A black balloon and on the boat at the head of the convoy or on the outer boats at the head of the convoy and on the pusher, if necessary.
3. A parking small craft, with the exception of the bachots, may carry a white ordinary lamp at a suitable location to a height such that it is visible from all sides, instead of the prescribed night lights in numbers 1 and 2 of this article.
4. The marking prescribed in this article is not mandatory:
(a) When the vessel is parked in an inland waterway where navigation is temporarily impossible or prohibited;
(b) When the vessel parks along the shore and is sufficiently lit from this shore;
(c) When the boat is parked outside the fairway in a clearly safe situation.
Article A. 4241-48-21
Additional marking of vessels or floating equipment in parking and carrying out certain transport of dangerous substances (*)
The requirements of Article A. 4241-48-14 also apply to vessels covered by this Article when they are in parking.
Article A. 4241-48-22
Signage of parking bins
(*)
1. The vessels not flying freely, stationing at their landing, carry at night the lamps prescribed in paragraph 1 of Article A. 4241-48-16. In addition, the head canoe or float of the longitudinal cable bins shall carry the lamp prescribed in paragraph 2 of section A. 4241-48-16.
2. The vessels flying freely in service, stationing at their landing, carry at night the lamps prescribed in paragraph 1 of Article A. 4241-48-16. For short-term parking, they may also keep the lamps prescribed in Figures 1 (b) and 1 (c) of Article A. 4241-48-8.
They draw the green light provided for in Article A. 3 (b) 4241-48-16, as soon as they are no longer in service.
Article A. 4241-48-23
Signalling of floating equipment
parking (*)
Without prejudice to the special conditions that may be imposed under section R. 4241-35, floating equipment and floating establishments shall carry by night:
Regular white lights visible from all sides, in sufficient numbers to indicate their contour on the side of the channel.
The provisions of Article A. 4241-48-20 to Figure 4 are applicable.
Article A. 4241-48-24
Marking of nets or perches
certain parking fishing vessels (*)
When vessels have nets or perches that extend in or near the channel, these nets or perches shall be reported:
At night:
By ordinary white lights visible from all sides, in sufficient numbers to indicate their position.
Daylight:
By yellow floats or yellow flags in sufficient numbers to indicate their position.
Article A. 4241-48-25
Signalling of floating machinery
at work and boats unsuccessful or sewn (*)
1. The floating equipment at work and the vessels performing work or survey or measurement operations, when parked, shall carry:
(a) From or on where the passage is free:
At night:
Two ordinary green lights or two light green lights, approximately 1 m above each other.
Daylight:
Panel E.1 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1) or two superimposed green icons placed at approximately 1 m above each other and, if applicable.
(b) On the side where the passage is not free:
At night:
A red ordinary lamp or a red light lamp placed at the same height as the top of the two green lights prescribed under (a) above and the same intensity as the green lights.
Daylight:
Panel A1 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1) placed at the same height as the sign referred to in the letter (a) above, or
A red ball placed at the same height as the top of the two green icons prescribed under (a) above, or
In the case where these vessels or floating machinery shall be protected against the whirlpool;
(c) From or on where the passage is free:
At night:
A red ordinary lamp and a white ordinary lamp or a red light lamp and a white light lamp placed about 1 m above each other, the red lamp being the highest.
Daylight:
A pavilion whose upper half is red and the lower half white or two pavilions placed one above the other and whose upper is red and white; and, where applicable:
(d) On the side where the passage is not free:
At night:
A red lamp placed at the same height as the red lamp prescribed under (c) above and at the same intensity as the lamp.
Daylight:
A red pavilion placed at the same height as the red and white pavilion or the red pavilion on the other side.
2. The marking provided by 1 and 2 of this Article shall be placed at such a height as it is visible on all sides.
The pavilions can be replaced by panels of the same color.
3. Failed or cast vessels carry the marking prescribed in 1 above under (c) and (d). If the position of a sank vessel prevents the signals from being placed on the vessel, they must be placed on canoes, buoys or otherwise appropriate.
5. The Navigation Police Authority may exempt from the requirement to carry the signals prescribed in Figures 1 and 2 above, under the letters (a) and (b).
Article A. 4241-48-26
Additional marking of vessels whose anchors may pose a danger to navigation and anchors (*)
1. The parking vessels referred to in sections A. 4241-48-20 and A. 4241-48-23, whose anchors are wet in such a way that they, their cables or their chains may present a danger to navigation, shall carry at night, two ordinary white lights, visible from all sides, superimposed at about 1 m.
2. Vessels must report each of their anchors that may pose a danger to navigation:
At night:
By a radar reflector float with an ordinary white light visible from all sides.
Daylight:
A yellow float with radar reflector.
Paragraph 4
Specific reporting
Article A. 4241-48-27
Report of the vessels of the control authorities (*)
Vessels of the supervisory authorities may show, without prejudice to the marking applicable to them under the other provisions of this section:
From night to day:
A scintillating blue ordinary fire, visible from all sides.
The same applies to vessels belonging to the police, gendarmerie, customs, fire fighting and waterway managers in cases justified by the urgency of their mission.
Article A. 4241-48-28
Signalling of floating vessels or equipment
conducting survey work or operations (*)
Vessels on the road and on the inland waterway of polling or measuring operations may show, without prejudice to the marking applicable to them under the other provisions of this section:
From night to day:
A bright yellow or ordinary light, visible from all sides.
The use of this signage is restricted to vessels with authorization from the authority responsible for the navigation police.
Article A. 4241-48-29
Additional marking
(*)
1. Vessels on the road or in parking, other than those referred to in Article A. 4241-48-25 who wish to be protected from the whirlpool caused by the passage of other vessels may show, without prejudice to the marking prescribed by the other provisions of this subsection:
At night:
A red ordinary lamp and a white ordinary lamp or a red light lamp and a white light lamp placed about 1 m above each other, the red lamp above, in a place such that these lights are clearly visible and cannot be confused with other lamps.
Daylight:
A pavilion the upper half is red and the lower half white, placed in an appropriate place and at a height as visible from all sides. This pavilion can be replaced by two bunk pavilions with a red upper and a white lower.
These pavilions can be replaced by panels of the same color.
2. Without prejudice to the provisions of Article A. 4241-48-25, only have the right to use the marking referred to in Figure 1 of this Article:
(a) Ships severely damaged or participating in a rescue operation as well as boats unable to manoeuvre;
(b) Vessels with written authorization from the authority responsible for the navigation police.
Article A. 4241-48-30
Distress signs (*)
1. When a ship in distress wants to ask for help with visual signals, it can show:
(a) A pavilion or other appropriate object agitated circularly;
(b) A circularly agitated fire;
(c) A pavilion having above or below a ball or similar object;
(d) rockets or bombs projecting red stars launched one at one at short intervals;
(e) A luminous signal composed of the group ...--- (SOS) of the Morse code;
(f) Flames such as can be produced by burning tar, oil, etc.;
(g) Parachute rockets or hand-held lights producing a red light;
(h) Slow and repeated movements from top to bottom of extended arms on each side.
2. These signals replace or supplement the sound signals provided for in A. 4241-49-1.
Article A. 4241-48-31
Report of the ban on access on board (*)
1. If other regulatory provisions prohibit access on board unauthorized persons, this prohibition must be reported by:
Panels having the shape of a disc, white, bordered with red, with a red diagonal, and bearing, in black, the image of a pedestrian.
These panels must be placed, as required, on board or on board. By derogation from Article A. 4241-48-3, their diameter shall be approximately 0.60 m.
2. These panels must be illuminated as necessary to be perfectly visible at night.
Article A. 4241-48-32
Smoking ban,
use unprotected light or fire (*)
1. If regulations prohibit smoking or using unprotected light or fire on board, this prohibition must be reported by signs that have the shape of a disc, white, bordered with red, with a red diagonal, and bearing the image of a cigarette from which smoke is released.
These panels must be placed, as required, on board or on board. By derogation from Article A. 4241-29-3, their diameter is approximately 0.60 m.
2. These panels must be illuminated as necessary to be perfectly visible, at night, on both sides of the boat.
Article A. 4241-48-33
Side parking ban signal (*)
1. If regulatory provisions or special requirements of the authority responsible for the navigation police prohibit to park laterally near a vessel (e.g. because of the nature of the cargo), the vessel is on the deck in the longitudinal axis:
A square panel with a triangle below.
The two sides of this square panel are white, lined with red, and carry a red diagonal from left to right at the bottom and the "P" character in black in the middle.
The two sides of the triangle are white and bear, in black numbers, the distance in meters on which parking is prohibited.
2. At night, these panels must be lit as necessary to be perfectly visible on both sides of the boat.
3. This section does not apply to vessels, pushed convoys and couple formations referred to in A. 4241-48-21.
Article A. 4241-48-34
Additional marking of vessels
limited manoeuvring capacity (*)
1. A vessel whose ability to deviate in accordance with the requirements of this section is limited when carrying out subaquatic work or operations, including dredging, laying cables or buoys, and whose position may hinder navigation, shall, in addition to the marking prescribed by the other provisions of this section, bear:
At night:
Three clear or ordinary lights, the upper and lower lights being red and the white medium lamp, at least 1 m away, placed at a height as visible from all sides.
Daylight:
A black ball, a black ball and a black ball, the b icon being in the middle, superimposed at least 1 m away, placed at a height such that they are visible from all sides.
2. The vessel referred to in number 1 of this article, where the operations it carries out create an obstruction, shall bear in addition to the marking provided in number 1:
At night:
(a) Two light or ordinary red lights, superimposed at least 1 m away, placed on the side or sides where the obstruction is located as visible from all sides;
(b) Two light or ordinary green lights, overlapping at least 1 m away, placed on the side or sides where the passage is free as they are visible from all sides.
Daylight:
(a) Two black balloons overlayed at least 1 m away, placed on the side or sides where the obstruction is located;
(b) Two black icons superimposed at least 1 m away, placed on the side or sides where the passage is free.
The lights, balls and b icons provided by number 2 of this article shall be at least 2 m away, and shall not be positioned higher than the lower lamp or the lower ball mentioned in number 1 of this article.
3. The provisions of this Article shall not apply to floating equipment at work, in parking.
Article A. 4241-48-35
Report of a boat shooting in water
a trawl or other fishing equipment (*)
1. A vessel that is in the process of drawing in water a trawl or other fishing gear shall, in addition to the marking prescribed by the other provisions of this section, carry:
At night:
Two clear or ordinary lights, the upper lamp being green and the lower lamp white, superimposed at least 1 m away, positioned at a height such that they are visible on all sides and arranged in front of the lamp prescribed in paragraph 1 (a) of Article A. 4241-48-8, the upper lamp being lower than the lamp and the lamp below a distance of not less than 2 m above the lamps provided by 1
However, vessels less than 50 m in length are not required to carry the fire prescribed in 1 (a) of Article A. 4241-48-8.
Daylight:
Two superimposed black cones opposite the tip, placed at a height such that they are visible on all sides.
2. A vessel fishing other than the vessel referred to in 1 of this Article shall bear the prescribed marking, except for the light prescribed in number 1 (a) of Article A. 4241-48-8 and instead of the green light:
At night:
A clear or ordinary red light visible from all sides.
And, in addition, if its fishing gear is deployed on a horizontal distance greater than 150 m from the boat, in the alignment of the gear:
A clear or ordinary white lamp, located at a horizontal distance of at least 2 m and not more than 6 m of the two red and white lights prescribed above, and placed at a height not greater than that of the said white lamp, nor less than that of the lamps prescribed in number 1 (b) of Article A. 4241-48-8.
Daylight:
A black cone, the tip up.
Article A. 4241-48-36
Additional marking of vessels
used for subaquatic diving (*)
1. Any vessel used for the practice of subaquatic diving shall, in addition to the marking prescribed by the other provisions of this section, bear:
A rigid reproduction, at least 1 m high, of the "A" flag of the International Code of Signals, placed at an appropriate location and at a height as visible, at night and day, on all sides.
For boats whose length is less than 7 m, the height of the rigid reproduction of the "A" flag is at least 50 cm high.
2. Where applicable, it may, instead of the marking prescribed in Figure 1 above, bear the marking provided for in Article A. 4241-48-34.
Article A. 4241-48-37
Reporting of vessels performing
(*)
A ship carrying out mines dredging operations shall, in addition to the marking prescribed by the other provisions of this Order, bear:
At night:
Three light or ordinary green lights, visible from all sides, arranged according to a triangle on a horizontal basis in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the vessel or floating equipment, the upper lamp at the head of the dwarf pole or near it and the other lamps, at each end of the dwarf worm.
Daylight:
Three superimposed black balloons arranged as prescribed for the lights.
Article A. 4241-48-38
Signalling of boats in the pilotage service (*)
A vessel in the pilotage service shall, in addition to the marking prescribed by the other provisions of this Order, bear:
Instead of the lamp prescribed in Figure 1 (a) of Article A. 4241-48-8 two lights or ordinary superimposed, visible from all sides, the upper lamp being white and the lower lamp red, and placed at the head or near the head of the mast.
Sub-section 4
Provisions concerning sound signalling
and on the radiotelephony of ships
Paragraph 1
Sound signs (*)
Article A. 4241-49-1
General
1. Where sound signals other than strokes or flies of bells are provided by the requirements of this order or other applicable provisions, such sound signals shall be issued:
(a) On board the boats, with the exception of certain small boats that do not have a radar installation, by means of sound warnings operated mechanically and placed high enough so that the sound signals can spread without obstacles to the front and if possible to the rear; these sound warnings shall meet the requirements set out in Chapter I of Annex 4 provided for in Figure 6 of this Article;
(b) On board non-motorized boats and on board small motorized boats whose machinery does not have a device for the transmission of signals, by means of a trumpet or an appropriate horn; these signals meet the requirements of Chapter I of Annex 4 provided for in Figure 6 of this Article under references 1 (b) and 2 (b);
2. The sound signals of motorized boats are accompanied by light signals synchronized with them; these signals are yellow, clear and visible from all sides. This provision does not apply to small craft or to beating or stealing bells.
3. In the case of a convoy, the prescribed sound signals are given, unless otherwise specified, only by the vessel on board which the conductor of the convoy is located.
4. A bell flight has a duration of about 4 seconds. It can be replaced by a series of metal blows on the same duration.
5. In order to ensure the audibility of the sound signals, the level of sound pressure weighted in the wheelhouse, at the location of the head of the bar man, does not exceed 70 decibels (A), the vessel proceeding under normal operating conditions.
6. Appendix 4 describes as sketches the obligations prescribed by the sections of this subsection.
Article A. 4241-49-2
Use of sound signals (*)
1. Without prejudice to the other provisions of this Order, any vessel, with the exception of the small craft referred to in number 2 of this Article, shall make use, if necessary, of the signals set out in chapter III of Schedule 4 provided for in section A. 4241-49-1.
2. Small boats that are isolated or do not tow or lead to couple only small craft may, if necessary, issue signals in Chapter III of Schedule 4 provided for in Article A. 4241-49-1.
Article A. 4241-49-3
Prohibited sound signs
1. The use of sound signals other than those mentioned in this section or the use of the signals referred to in conditions other than those prescribed or permitted by this section is prohibited.
2. However, for communication between boats or between a vessel and the earth, the use of other sound signals is permitted provided that they do not confuse the signals mentioned in this section.
Article A. 4241-49-4
Distress signs
1. When a ship in distress wants to ask for help, it can emit bell flies or repeated protracted sounds.
2. These signals replace or supplement the visual signals referred to in A. 4241-48-30.
Paragraph 2
Radiotelephone
Article A. 4241-49-5
Radiotelephone
1. Any radiotelephone installation on board a vessel shall be in accordance with the regional arrangement for radiotelephone service on inland waterways and shall be used in accordance with the provisions of that arrangement.
These provisions are explained in the radiotelephone guide for inland navigation.
2. Channels of public correspondence networks, boat, nautical information and boat to port authority may only be used for information prescribed or permitted by this section or authorized under the regional arrangement relating to radiotelephone service on inland waterways.
3. Except as specified in the specific police regulations, motorized boats, except small craft, can only navigate when they are equipped with a radiotelephony installation for boat networks, nautical information and boat to port authority and when it is in good working condition.
The radiotelephone installation must ensure the simultaneous eve of two of these networks.
4. The installation of motorized boats, with the exception of small craft, is connected on the track dedicated to the boat network and, exceptionally, on the track dedicated to another network. These boats give, on the routes dedicated to the networks of boat and nautical information, the information necessary to the safety of navigation.
They are connected to listening simultaneously on boat-to-boat networks and nautical information.
5. Panel B.11 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1) indicates the requirement of the navigation police authority to use radiotelephone.
Article A. 4241-50-1
Radar
1. Vessels cannot use the radar and Inland ECDIS equipment whose system can be used for the conduct of the boat with superposition of the radar image ( navigation mode) as much as:
(a) That they are equipped with a radar installation and, where applicable, an Inland ECDIS system and a girth speed indicator. This equipment must be in good working condition and a type approved for the needs of inland navigation. However, vessels not flying freely are not required to be equipped with a girth speed indicator;
(b) Whether on board a person holding the special radar attestation or an equivalent document. However, radar may be used for training purposes by good day and night visibility, even in the absence of such a person on board;
(c) That they are equipped, with the exception of small craft and ferries, with an installation for the issuance of the tritonal sound signal. The competent authorities may, however, exempt from the latter obligation.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article A. 4241-49-5, small craft must also be equipped with a radiotelephone installation in good working condition for the ship-to-boat network.
2. In the convoys, the requirements of paragraph 1 above apply only to the vessel on which the driver is located.
3. The fast boats on the way must use the radar.
4. Sections A. 4241-53-33 to A. 4241-53-35 define the applicable road rules for reduced visibility and radar navigation.
5. Specific police regulations may also impose on certain vessels the use of a radar navigation device.
Article A. 4241-50-2
Automatic Identification System ― Indoor AIS device
1. Vessels, with the exception of sea vessels, may not use an automatic identification system (AIS), unless they are equipped with an automatic identification device for inland navigation in accordance with the requirements for assembly and control of operation provided for by the order of 2 February 2011 relating to the approval of equipment and installation companies of signalling lamps, radar equipment, giration speed indicators and interiors. The device must be in good working condition. The small craft using an AIS system must also be equipped with a radiotelephony installation in order of walking for the boat-to-boat track.
2. Vessels can only use an AIS system if the parameters recorded in the device correspond to the actual parameters of the vessel at any time.
3. Specific police regulations may prescribe the coupling of the automatic identification system (AIS) with an electronic card display (ECDIS).
Sub-section 5
Signalling provisions
and inland water marking
Article A. 4241-51-1
Signals
1. Pursuant to section R. 4241-51, Appendix 5 defines the prohibition, obligation, restriction, recommendation and indication signals, as well as the auxiliary signals of the inland waterway and their meaning.
2. Without prejudice to the other requirements of this section, drivers shall comply with the requirements and take into account the recommendations or indications that are brought to their knowledge by the signals referred to in Figure 1 above, which are placed on the inland waterway or on its shores.
3. Pursuant to section R. 4241-51, Appendix 7 defines the technical characteristics applicable to inland waterway signals, signs and lights.
Article A. 4241-51-2
Bali
Pursuant to section R. 4241-51, Appendix 8 sets out the marking rules that apply upstream of the first obstacle to vessel navigation, as determined under section L. 5000-1. It also specifies under what conditions the different marking marks are used.
Article A. 4241-52
Installation of marking and marking
Pursuant to section R. 4241-52, where the competent authority to take the particular police regulation requests a signalling plan, the manager concerned, or if the owner fails, is required to provide it within the time limit set by the same authority. This signalling plan includes the relevant works, signals and tags and their location.
Sub-section 6
Road rules provisions
Paragraph 1
General provisions
Article A. 4241-53-1
General
1. For the purpose of this sub-section, on the inland waters, the upstream direction is the direction of a movement going to the source of the rivers, including sections where the direction of the current changes with the tide. On the canals, this sense is the direction directed towards the bief of sharing. In the absence of a split, the conventional upstream meaning is defined by the specific police regulations.
2. For lakes and large water bodies, unless otherwise defined by the specific police regulations, the road rules are those prescribed by the 1972 International Regulations to prevent collisions at sea as amended.
3. In this subsection:
(a) "Dating": when two boats follow roads directly opposite or about opposite;
(b) "Dispassion": when a boat (the catcher) approaches another boat (the catcher) coming from a direction of more than 22.5° on the back of the crossing of the latter, and exceeds it;
(c) "Cross": where two vessels approach other than in the cases referred to in (a) and (b) above;
(d) "Amount": vessel sailing in the "upstream" or conventional "upstream" sense;
(e) "Avalant": vessel navigating in a manner opposite to the upstream or conventional upstream sense.
Article A. 4241-53-2
Rapid boats
Fast boats must leave to other boats the space necessary to follow their road and to maneuver. They cannot require them to depart in their favor.
Article A. 4241-53-3
Boat Menus: General Rules
1. In this subsection, the terms "boat menus" include in-seat small craft and convoys made up of small craft only.
2. Where the provisions of this subsection provide that a particular road rule does not apply to small craft in their behaviour in relation to other vessels, these small craft are required to leave to all other vessels, including fast boats, the space necessary to follow their route and to manoeuvre. They cannot require them to depart in their favour.
Paragraph 2
Growth and overtaking
Article A. 4241-53-4
General principles
1. (a) The passage or overtaking is permitted only when the fairway has undeniably sufficient width for simultaneous passage, taking into account all local circumstances and movements of other vessels;
(b) The possibility of passage and overtaking may be limited or prohibited on certain water sections by specific police regulations.
2. In the convoys, the visual signals prescribed by articles A. 4241-48-17, A. 4241-53-5, A. 4241-53-10 and A. 4241-53-11 shall be shown or emitted only by the vessel on board which the conductor of the convoy or the formation of a couple, in the case of a convoy towed by the towed boat at the head of the convoy.
3. (a) Vessels that follow roads that exclude any danger of collision shall not alter their road or their speed in a way that may cause a danger of collision to arise;
(b) The minimum distance that a vessel must respect from the foregoing may be determined by the specific police regulations.
4. Any driver who sees a collision danger must issue a series of very brief sounds.
Article A. 4241-53-5
Growth: General rules
1. When the crossing of two vessels presents a risk of collision, the vessel that sees the other starboard boat is removed from the road of the latter and, if circumstances permit, avoid crossing its road on the front. The boat follows the side of the starboard channel is required to maintain its route.
This rule does not apply to small craft in their behaviour with other vessels.
2. Paragraph 1 above does not apply where one of sections A. 4241-53-14, A. 4241-53-15 or A. 4241-53-17 is applicable.
3. Without prejudice to the provisions of Figure 1, when the crossing of two small boats of different categories presents a risk of collision, motorized small craft must deviate from the road of all other small craft and small craft that are neither motorized nor sailing must deviate from the road of windboats. The boat that follows the side of the starboard channel is required to maintain its route.
4. Without prejudice to the provisions of number 1, when the crossing of two sailing vessels presents a risk of collision, one of them must deviate from the road of the other as follows:
(a) When each of the ships receives the wind from a different edge, the one who receives the port wind must depart from the other road;
(b) When the two ships receive the wind from the same edge, the one who is in the wind must depart from the road of the one who is under the wind;
(c) If a vessel that receives the port wind sees another vessel in the wind and cannot determine with certainty whether that other vessel receives the port or starboard wind, the first one must depart from the other.
The vessel that follows the side of the starboard channel is required to maintain its course.
Without prejudice to the provisions of section A. 4241-53-3, the number 4 does not apply to small craft in their behaviour with other vessels.
Article A. 4241-53-6
Encounter: amounts and swallows
1. In the event of a meeting of two ships so that it can result in a danger of collision, each must come to starboard to pass to port of the other. This rule does not apply to small craft in their behaviour with other vessels.
2. In the event of a meeting, the amounts shall, taking into account the local circumstances and the movements of other vessels, reserve an appropriate route to the swallows.
3. The amounts that leave the route of the swallows to port do not give any signal.
4. The amounts that leave the route of the swallows to starboard shall, in due time and starboard:
(a) Daylight:
– either show a powerful white flashing fire or shake a light blue flag or panel;
―to show a clear blue sign enslaved to a sparkling white light;
(b) At night:
― show a sparkling white light that can be served with a clear blue panel (*)
These signals are visible from the front and back and must be shown until the passage is completed. It is forbidden to keep them beyond unless they want to manifest the intention of continuing to let the swallows pass to starboard. The light blue panel is lined with a white strip of at least 5 cm wide; the frame and support as well as the lantern of the sparkling fire must be of dark shade.
5. As soon as it is feared that the intentions of the amounts have not been understood by the swallows, the amounts must emit:
a short sound when the meeting is to be performed on port; or
– two short sounds when the encounter is to be performed on starboard.
6. Without prejudice to the provisions of Article A. 4241-53-7 below, the attendants shall follow the road indicated by the amounts in accordance with the provisions above. They repeat the visual signals referred to in Figure 4 above and the sound signals referred to in Figure 5 above that are shown or emitted by the amounts to their intended purpose.
7. Without prejudice to the provisions of Article A. 4241-53-3, Figures 2 to 6 of this Article do not apply to small craft in their behaviour with other vessels or in the event that small craft encounter others.
8. In the event of a encounter of two small craft that could lead to a collision hazard, each of them must come to starboard to port the other.
Article A. 4241-53-7
Growth: exemptions from general rules
1. By derogation from the general rules of section 4241-53-6, vessels may in exceptional cases, and provided that it is safe to give them satisfaction, ask that the passage is starboard on starboard.
2. By derogation from the provisions of Article A. 4241-53-6:
(a) Substantial passenger vessels carrying out a regular service, and whose maximum authorized number of passengers is not less than the number fixed by the particular police regulations, when they want to take a landing on the shoreline of the vessels;
(b) The towed convoys that, to turn upstream, want to go along a certain bank,
may require the amounts to change their route, if the one reserved for them under section A. 4241-53-6 is not suitable for them.
However, they can only make this request if they have previously ascertained that it is possible, without danger, to give them satisfaction.
3. In this case, swallows must use the following signals in a timely manner:
―if they want the meeting to be done on the port, they must give a short sound; and
―if they want the meeting to be done on starboard, they must emit two short sounds and, in addition, show the visual signals mentioned in number 4 of article A. 4241-53-6.
4. The amounts must then meet the request of the swallows and provide confirmation as follows:
―if the meeting is on port, they emit a short sound and, in addition, delete the visual signals provided by the number 4 of Article A. 4241-53-6;
― if the encounter is on starboard, they emit two short sounds and, in addition, show the visual signals provided by the number 4 of section A. 4241-53-6.
5. As soon as it is to be feared that the intentions of the swallows have not been understood by the amounts, the swallows must repeat the sound signals provided in number 4 of this section.
6. If the amounts consider that the route requested by the swallows is not appropriate and that it will result in a danger of collision, they must issue a series of very brief sounds. Drivers are then required to take all the measures that the circumstances require to avoid danger.
7. Without prejudice to the provisions of section A. 4241-53-3, figures 1 to 6 above do not apply to small craft.
Article A. 4241-53-7 bis
Meeting of a fast boat and another boat
Sections A. 4241-53-6 and A. 4241-53-7 do not apply when a fast boat meets another boat. If this other boat is a fast boat, the two boats must however agree by radiotelephony on their meeting.
Article A. 4241-53-8
Meeting in narrow passages
1. To avoid, to the extent possible, a meeting in the sectors or places where the fairway does not present an undeniably sufficient width for such a meeting (small crossings), the following rules are applicable:
(a) All vessels must pass through narrow passages as soon as possible;
(b) In the case where the scope of view is restricted, vessels must, before embarking on a narrow passage, issue a protracted sound; in case of need, especially when the narrow passage is long, they must repeat this signal several times in the passage;
(c) On inland waterways for which the swallow and upstream are defined:
(i) Vessels or convoys must, when they find that a vessel or convoy swallowing is about to enter a narrow passage, stop at the swallow of this passage until the boat or convoy swallowing it.
(ii) When a vessel or convoy is already engaged in a narrow passage, downstream vessels or convoys must, as far as possible, stop at the upstream of this passage until the vessel or convoy has crossed it;
(d) On inland waterways for which swallow and upstream are not defined:
(i) Vessels that do not find a starboard obstacle as well as those that, when the narrow passage is in a curve, have the outside of the starboard curve must continue their route and other vessels must wait until the first ones have crossed the narrow passage; However, this provision does not apply between small craft and other vessels.
(ii) In the event of a meeting between a sailing boat and a small craft from another category, the sailing boat must continue its course and the other boat must wait until the sailing boat has crossed the narrow passage.
(iii) in the event of a meeting of two sailing vessels, the vessel that is in the wind or, in the case both navigate in the wind, the vessel that receives the starboard wind must continue its course and the other must wait until the first has crossed the narrow passage.
The provisions of the number 1 do not apply to sailboats in their behaviour with other vessels.
2. In case the encounter in a narrow passage has become inevitable, the boats must take all possible measures to ensure that the meeting takes place in a place and in conditions with a minimum of danger.
3. Specific police regulations can define the way in which to move to singular points, including narrow passages and underground passages, requiring the implementation of alternating.
Article A. 4241-53-9
Meeting prohibited by signals
inland waterway
1. Approaching areas indicated by prohibition signals A. 4 or A. 4.1 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1):
(a) On the inland waterways for which the upstream and upstream are defined, the vessels or convoys shall stop at the approach of the vessels or downstream convoys until the latter have crossed the area;
(b) On inland waterways for which swallow and upstream are not defined, the corresponding rules of section A. 4241-53-8 apply.
2. If, in order to avoid any encounter, navigation is imposed by the single passage alternating:
― the prohibition of passage is indicated by a general prohibition sign A.1 (Appendix 5 provided for in art. A. 4241-51-1);
― the passage authorization is indicated by a general sign of passage authorization E.1 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1).
Depending on local circumstances, the crossing ban signal may be announced by the bond signal B.8 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1) used as an advanced signal.
Article A. 4241-53-10
Overrun: general provisions
1. Overtaking is permitted only if the catcher has ascertained that this manoeuvre may take place safely.
2. The catcher must facilitate to the extent possible the overtaking. It must decrease its speed when it is necessary to ensure that the overtaking is carried out safely and that its duration is short enough so that the movement of other vessels is not hindered.
This provision does not apply if a small craft catches a boat from another category.
Article A. 4241-53-11
Overrun: driving and signals
1. As a general rule, the catcher passes to the port of the catcher. When no collision risk arises, the catcher may exceed the port or starboard of the catcher.
2. When the overtaking cannot take place without the catcher moving away from his or her road or when it is to be feared that the catcher did not perceive the catcher's intention to exceed and that it may result in a collision danger, the catcher must emit:
(a) Two protracted sounds followed by two short sounds if he wants to exceed by port of the catch;
(b) Two protracted sounds followed by a short sound if he wants to exceed by starboard the catcher.
3. When the catcher can respond to the catcher's request, he must leave the space on the requested side, if necessary to the opposite side, and issue:
(a) A short sound when the overtaking is to take place by its port;
(b) Two short sounds when the overtaking is to take place by its starboard.
4. When the overtaking is not possible on the side requested by the catcher, but can be done on the opposite side, the catcher must emit:
(a) A short sound when overtaking is possible by its port;
(b) Two short sounds when overtaking is possible by its starboard.
The catcher who, under these conditions, still wants to exceed must issue two short sounds in the case (a) or a short sound in the case (b).
The catcher must then leave the desired space on the side where the overtaking must take place by deviating if necessary on the opposite side.
5. When the overtaking is impossible without danger of collision, the catch must emit five short sounds.
6. In case of overtaking between two sailing boats, the catcher must, as a general rule, pass the side where the catcher receives the wind. This provision does not apply to a small sailboat caught up by another sailing boat.
In the event of overtaking a boat by a sailing boat, the catcher must facilitate the passage on the side where the catcher receives the wind. This provision does not apply to a small craft catching another boat.
7. Figures 2 to 6 above do not apply to small craft in their behaviour with other vessels or in the event of overtaking of small craft by others.
Article A. 4241-53-12
No passing by signals
inland waterway
Without prejudice to the provisions of Article A. 4241-53-9, the overtaking is prohibited:
(a) Generally speaking, on sectors delimited by prohibition signal A.2 (Appendix 5 provided for in art. A. 4241-51-1);
(b) Between convoys, on areas delimited by signal A.3 (Appendix 5 provided for in Art. A. 4241-51-1).
However, this prohibition does not apply where at least one of the convoys is a pushed convoy whose maximum dimensions do not exceed 110 m of 12 m (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1).
When the specific police regulations provide for a prohibition of overtaking, the establishment of a signage, at the expense of the manager or failing the owner concerned, is mandatory.
Paragraph 3
Other road rules
Article A. 4241-53-13
Area navigation
where the road to follow is prescribed
1. Specific regulations set out areas where the road to be followed is imposed.
This road is indicated by bond signals B.1, B.2, B.3 or B.4 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1). The end of the sector can be by indication signal E.11 (Appendix 5 provided for in art. A. 4241-51-1).
2. In these areas:
(a) The amounts that follow the shoreline to port permanently show the visual signal prescribed in number 4 of section A. 4241-53-6;
(b) When, following the road that is imposed on them by the signals provided for in Figure 1, the amounts cross the starboard channel to port, they show in good time the visual signal mentioned in (a) above, and when they cross the channel in the opposite direction, they present this signal in good time;
(c) The amounts shall in no case hinder the walk of the swallows; in particular in the event of a requirement to cross the channel they must, if necessary, reduce their speed or stop to allow the swallows to perform their manoeuvre.
Article A. 4241-53-14
Transfer
1. Vessels can only be seen after they have ascertained that the movements of the other boats allow to perform the manoeuvre safely and without these other vessels being forced to suddenly alter their road or speed.
2. If the proposed manoeuvre requires other vessels to deviate from their road or to change their speed, the vessel that wants to veer must first announce its manoeuvre, emitting:
(a) A prolonged sound followed by a short sound if he wants to turn on starboard; or
(b) A protracted sound followed by two short sounds if he wants to turn to port.
3. Other boats must, as far as necessary and possible, modify their speed and road so that the turn can be made safely. Especially with regard to the boats that want to veer to come against the current, they must take all the necessary measures so that this manoeuvre can be carried out in due time.
4. The provisions of numbers 1 to 3 do not apply to small craft in their behaviour with other vessels, but remain applicable to small craft in their behaviour.
5. Any transfer is prohibited on areas marked by a prohibition signal A.8 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1).
On the other hand, if there is an inland navigation route of the areas marked by the E.8 indication signal (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1), it is recommended that the driver choose this area to turn it, the remaining bend subject to the requirements of this article.
When the specific police regulations provide for a transfer ban, the establishment of a signage, at the expense of the manager or failing the owner concerned, is mandatory.
Article A. 4241-53-15
Original driving
The provisions of Article A. 4241-53-14 also apply, with the exception of trays, in the case of vessels leaving their anchorage or mooring position without firing; However, the signals prescribed in Figure 2 of this section are replaced by the following:
a short sound when the boats come on starboard or
– two short sounds when the boats come to port.
Article A. 4241-53-16
Prohibition of engaging in intervals
between the elements of a towed convoy
It is forbidden to engage in intervals between elements of a towed convoy.
Article A. 4241-53-17
Entry and exit of ports and tributaries
1. Vessels may not enter or exit a port or track, or enter the main track, or cross it after exit, until after they have ascertained that these manoeuvres can be carried out safely and without other vessels being forced to suddenly alter their road or speed.
If an swallow is obliged to veer to the upstream to be able to enter a port or a scaling path, it leaves the priority to any amount that also wants to enter this port or route.
In some cases, routes considered to be affluent may be indicated by one of the signs of indication E.9 or E.10 (Appendix 5 provided for in art. A. 4241-51-1).
2. Vessels must, if the maneuver referred to in number 1 is likely to force other vessels, with the exception of trays, to modify their route or speed, announce this manoeuvre by emitting, in due time:
(a) Three protracted sounds followed by a short sound when, to enter or after the exit, they have to head to starboard;
(b) Three protracted sounds followed by two short sounds when, to enter or after the exit, they have to go to port;
(c) Three protracted sounds when after the exit they want to cross the main track;
Before the crossing ends, they emit, if necessary:
– a protracted sound followed by a short sound if they want to head to starboard; or
– a protracted sound followed by two short sounds if they want to head to port.
3. The other boats must then, if necessary, change their road and speed.
This provision also applies where the bond signal B.10 (Appendix 5) is placed on the main track near the exit of a port or track.
4. If one of the bond signals B.9 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1) is placed near the exit of a port or a tributary lane, vessels leaving the port or the tributary lane may only enter the main lane or cross it if this manoeuvre does not require vessels navigating on it to modify their route or speed.
5. Vessels may not enter a port or a tributary path when the general prohibition signal A.1, supplemented by a white arrow (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1, section II, paragraph (2), is shown on the main track.
Vessels may not come out of a port or track when signal A.1, completed by a white arrow (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1, section II, paragraph (2), is shown near the exit.
6. Even if this manoeuvre may require vessels navigating on the main track to modify their route or speed, vessels may enter a port or track if signal E.1, completed by a white arrow (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1, section II, paragraph (2), is shown on the main track. They may be released if the E.1 signal is supplemented by a white arrow (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1, section II, paragraph (2), is shown near the exit; in the latter case, signal B.10 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1) is shown on the main track.
7. The provisions of numbers 2 and 3 do not apply to small craft in their behaviour with other vessels. The provisions of number 4 do not apply to vessels that are not small craft in their behaviour with small craft. The provisions of Figure 2 do not apply to small craft between them.
Article A. 4241-53-18
Navigation at the same height
and ban on approaching boats
1. Boats can sail at the same height if the available space allows it without embarrassment or danger to navigation.
2. Except in the course of overtaking or crossing, it is forbidden to sail less than 50 m from a boat, a couple training or a pushed convoy carrying the signals provided by the figures 2 and 3 of Article A. 4241-48-14.
3. Without prejudice to the provisions of section R. 4241-27, it is prohibited to take a boat, floating equipment or floating equipment on the way, to cling or to be allowed in its wake, without the express permission of its driver.
4. Water skiers and people practicing a nautical sport without using a boat must be kept far enough from boats, floating equipment and floating equipment on the road or at work.
Article A. 4241-53-19
Prohibition of dragging anchors, cables or chains
1. It is forbidden to drag anchors, cables or chains.
2. Figure 1 does not apply, subject to areas marked by prohibition sign A.6 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1):
(a) To small movements at parking places;
(b) To maneuvers;
(c) To drift navigation, when authorized;
(d) To small movements;
(e) Parking, loading and unloading places.
3. In addition, the number 1 does not apply in the sectors indicated, pursuant to the 2 of section A. 4241-54-3, by the authorization signal E.6 (Appendix 5 provided for in art. A. 4241-51-1).
Article A. 4241-53-20
Driving navigation and stopping on certain sections
1. Driving navigation is prohibited. This prohibition does not apply to small movements at parking, loading and unloading locations.
2. Vessels that let themselves go down to the upstream with forward running machine are considered amounts and not as drifting.
Without prejudice to the other provisions of this section, the order on certain sections of the inland waterway may be prohibited by specific police regulations.
Article A. 4241-53-21
Prevention of whirlpool
1. Vessels must adjust their speed to avoid creating whirlpools or suction effects that are likely to cause damage to boats in parking or driving, or to works, or to shores. They must, in good time, decrease their speed, but do not fall below the speed required to govern safely:
(a) In front of the ports entrances;
(b) Near vessels that are moored to the shore or to landings, or are in loading or unloading;
(c) Near the boats that park in the usual parking areas;
(d) Near ferries not flowing freely;
(e) Inland waterway areas defined by special police regulations; these sectors may be indicated by prohibition signal A.9 (Appendix 5 provided for in art. A. 4241-51-1).
2. Subject to the application of section R. 4241-15, vessels are not subject to the obligation set out in number 1, (b) and (c), in respect of small craft.
3. On the right of boats showing the signals prescribed in A. 4241-48-25, number 1 (c) and the right of boats showing the signals prescribed in A. 4241-48-29, the other vessels reduce their speed as prescribed in Figure 1. They must also deviate as much as possible.
Article A. 4241-53-22
Composition of convoys
1. Vessels that propel a convoy must have sufficient power to ensure the good manoeuvrability of the convoy.
2. The pusher of a pushed convoy must be able, without firing, to stop the convoy in good time in order to keep its maneuverability.
3. Motorized vessels may not, except in case of rescue or assistance to a vessel in distress, be used for towing or pushing operations or for the propulsion of a couple formation only to the extent that this use is permitted in their navigation title. It is forbidden for any motorized boat towing, pushing or leading to couple other boats to abandon them during mooring or mooring operations before the inland waterway is cleared from these boats and the driver of the convoy has made sure that they are safe.
4. Ship barges can only be placed at the head of a pushed convoy if anchors can be presented at the head of the convoy.
5. Passenger vessels with passengers on board shall not sail with a couple. Couple navigation is permitted only for the movement of a passenger vessel that is broken down.
Article A. 4241-53-23
Move of barges outside a pushed convoy
Outside a pushed convoy, a barge cannot be moved:
(a) That if it is coupled aboard a motorized boat; or
(b) That on short distances, during the formation or dispersion of a pushed convoy; or
(c) That if it is a couple training with a boat with a steering gear and a sufficient crew.
Article A. 4241-53-24
Navigation on the law of floating equipment at work or ungrounded or seamed vessels and vessels with limited manoeuvring capacity
It is prohibited to pass to the right of floating equipment at work, or vessels referred to in Article A. 4142-48-25, on the side where they show the red light or red light prescribed in Figures 1 (b) and 1 (d) of Article A. 4241-48-25, the red balloon or the red flag referred to in the same article, or the general prohibition signal A.1 (annex 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1). It is also forbidden to pass to the law of vessels whose manoeuvring capacity is restricted on the side where they show the two red lights or the two black balloons provided by number 2 (a) of article 4141-48-34.
Paragraph 4
baccalaureate rules
Article A. 4241-53-25
General principles
1. The ferries can only pass through the inland waterway after they have ascertained that the movement of the other ships allows the crossing safely and without these other vessels being forced to suddenly alter their road or speed.
2. A ferry that does not fly freely must comply with the following rules:
(a) When he is not in service, he must park at the place assigned to him by the authority responsible for the navigation police. If no parking place has been assigned to him, he must park so that the fairway remains free;
(b) When the longitudinal cable of a tray can bar the inland waterway, the tray cannot park on the side of the channel opposite to the anchor point of the cable only to the extent strictly necessary to perform the landing and boarding manoeuvres.
During these manoeuvres, nearby vessels may require the release of the channel by the issuance, in due course, of a prolonged sound;
(c) He must not remain in the channel beyond the time required for his service.
Paragraph 5
Bridges, dams and locks
Article A. 4241-53-26
Bridge and dam crossing: generalities
1. In a bridge or dam opening, if the channel does not provide sufficient width for simultaneous passage, the rules of section A. 4241-53-8 are applicable.
2. When a bridge or dam opening carries:
(a) Prohibition signal A.10 (Appendix 5 provided for in art. A. 4241-51-1), navigation is prohibited outside the space between the two signs constituting this signal;
(b) Recommendation D.2 (Appendix 5 provided for by art. A. 4241-51-1), navigation is preferred in the space between the two panels or lamps constituting this signal.
Where the specific police regulations provide for the prohibition referred to in Figure 2 (a), the establishment of a signage, at the expense of the manager or failing the owner concerned, is mandatory.
Article A. 4241-53-27
Passage of fixed bridges
1. When certain fixed bridge openings are indicated by one or more red lights or general prohibition signals A.1 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1), these openings are prohibited for navigation.
2. When certain fixed bridge openings are indicated by:
(a) Recommendation D.1 (a) (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1); or
(b) Recommendation D.1 (b) (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1),
placed above the opening, it is recommended to preferably use these openings.
If the pass is equipped with the signage referred to in the letter (a), it is open to navigation in both directions. If it is equipped with the signage referred to in the letter (b), it is prohibited for navigation in the other direction. In this case, the pass carries the prohibition signal A.1 (Appendix 5 provided for in art. A. 4241-51-1) on the other side.
3. When certain fixed bridge openings are reported in accordance with Figure 2 above, vessels or floating equipment use unreported openings at their own risk.
Article A. 4241-53-28
Crossing of mobile bridges
1. Without prejudice to the other requirements of this section, drivers shall comply, with the approach and passage of the mobile bridges, with any orders that may be given to them by the personnel responsible for the deck manoeuvring for the safety and order of navigation or for the speed of passage. The instructions referred to in this paragraph may also be provided by an electronic system implemented by the manager.
2. Vessels must, when approaching a mobile bridge, slow down their march.
If they cannot or do not want to pass the bridge, they are required, in the case of bond signals B.5 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1) are placed on the shore, to stop below these signals.
3. When approaching mobile bridges, overtaking is prohibited unless special indications are made by the personnel responsible for the bridge manoeuvring.
4. The moving bridges can be controlled by the following signals:
(a) One or more red lights mean: passage ban;
(b) A red lamp and a green lamp at the same height or a red lamp above a green lamp mean: the passage is still forbidden, but the bridge is open and the boats must prepare to get on the road;
(c) One or more green lights mean: the passage is allowed;
(d) Two superimposed red lights mean: the bridge opening service for navigation is interrupted;
(e) A yellow lamp placed on the bridge combined with the marking mentioned in (a) and (d) means: prohibited passage except for vessels or floating equipment of reduced height; navigation is permitted in both directions,
(f) Two yellow lights placed on the bridge combined with the marking provided by (a) and (d) mean: prohibited passage except for vessels of reduced height; navigation is prohibited in the other direction.
5. The red lights referred to in 4 may be replaced by general prohibition signals A.1, green lights by indication signals E.1 and yellow lights by recommendation signals D.1 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1).
Article A. 4241-53-29
Passage of dams
1. On the right and on the edge of a dam, it is forbidden to let anchors, cables or chains hang.
2. The prohibition of passage through a dam opening may be reported by: one or more red lights or general prohibition signs A.1 (Appendix 5 provided for in art. A. 4241-51-1).
3. The passage through an opening of a dam is permitted only when this opening is reported to the left and right by: an indication signal E.1 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1).
4. It is prohibited for any boat, floating equipment or floating equipment as well as for any person practicing a nautical sport to navigate near the dams, on the waterway sections defined by the signals A.1 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1).
When the crossing of a dam is subject to such a prohibition, the setting up of a signage, at the expense of the manager or failing the owner concerned, is mandatory and may be supplemented by a series of signals bearing the prohibition signal A.1 (Appendix 5 provided for by art. A. 4241-51-1).
5. In order to ensure the movement of non-motorized watercraft, the installation of the signalling is in accordance with the provisions of articles R. 4242-1 to R. 4242-12. The obligation to use a bypass path is mentioned using signal B.5 bis (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1). The possibility of using a bypass path is mentioned using signal E.22 bis (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1). The possibility of crossing the work by a canoe pass is mentioned using signal E.22 ter (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1).
Article A. 4241-53-30
Passage to locks
1. When approaching lock garages, boats must slow down their march. If they cannot or do not want to enter the lock immediately, they must, in case a B.5 bond signal (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1) is placed on the shore, stopping below this panel.
2. In the lock garages and in the locks, boats equipped with a radiotelephony installation allowing communications on the network of nautical information must be listened to on the allotian lane to the lock.
3. The passage to the locks is done in the order of arrival in the garages.
Small craft may not require special locking. They must only enter the sass after being invited by the lock manoeuvring staff. In addition, when small craft are placed in common with other boats, they must only enter the sas after them.
4. When the locks are approached, especially in the garages, any overtaking is prohibited.
5. In the locks, the anchors must be in a fully uplifted position; the same is true in garages, as long as they are not used.
6. When entering the locks, vessels must reduce their speed to avoid any impact on doors or protective devices or against other vessels.
7. In the locks:
(a) If limits are indicated on the wharves, the boats stand between these limits;
(b) During the filling and draining of the sas and until the exit is allowed, the boats are moored and the mooring is ensured so as to prevent any shock against the wharves, doors and protective devices or against other vessels;
(c) The use of defences, which must be floating when removable, is mandatory;
(d) Boats are prohibited from rejecting or letting flow from water on land-fills or on other vessels;
(e) As soon as the vessel is moored and until the exit is allowed, it is forbidden to use the mechanical means of propulsion;
(f) Small craft must be kept away from other boats.
8. In lock garages and locks, it is mandatory to maintain a minimum safety distance of 10 m around vessels and convoys bearing the marking referred to in number 1 of Article A. 4241-48-14. However, this obligation does not apply to vessels and convoys that also carry this marking or to vessels referred to in number 7 of section A. 4241-48-14.
9. Vessels, floating machinery and convoys bearing the marking referred to in numbers 2 and 3 of Article A. 4241-48-14 are locked separately from other vessels.
10. Vessels and convoys bearing the marking referred to in paragraph 1 of Article A. 4241-48-14 are not locked with passenger vessels, pleasure craft and small craft.
11. At the approach of lock garages, when locking and at the departure of locks, fast boats must limit their speed so as to avoid any damage to locks and boats and any danger to persons on board other boats or on land resulting from the ignition.
12. In order to ensure the safety and proper order of navigation, the speed of the passage of locks or the full use of locks, the lock manoeuvring staff may give additional instructions and derogatory instructions to the provisions of this Article. Boats must comply, in locks and in lock garages, with these instructions. The instructions referred to in this paragraph may also be provided by an electronic system implemented by the manager.
Except for the special authorization of the manoeuvring staff, it is prohibited to land during the passage to the locks.
13. Specific police regulations define, where appropriate, the working conditions of the works. They may also derogate, under local conditions, from the prohibition of the use of the mechanical means of propulsion referred to in paragraph 7, letter (e). In such cases, drivers ensure that whirlpools in the locks are minimized.
14. The specific police regulations define, where appropriate, the modalities of reunification of pleasure craft for passage to locks.
Article A. 4241-53-31
Entrance and exit of locks
1. Access to a lock is set day and night by visual signals placed on either side or side of the lock. These signals have the following meaning:
(a) Two superimposed red lights: no access, no lock;
(b) Isolated red light or two juxtaposed red lights: forbidden access, closed lock;
(c) The extinction of one of the two juxtaposed red lights or a red lamp and a juxtaposed green lamp or a red lamp above a green lamp: forbidden access, lock in preparation for opening;
(d) An isolated green light or two juxtaposed green lights: authorized access.
2. The release of a lock is set day and night by the following visual signals:
(a) One or two red lights: forbidden output;
(b) One or two green lights: authorized output.
3. The red light(s) mentioned in 1 and 2 may be replaced by a general prohibition signal A.1 (Appendix 5 provided for in Art. A. 4241-51-1).
The green light(s) referred to in 1 and 2 may be replaced by an indication signal E.1 (Appendix 5 provided for in Art. A. 4241-51-1).
4. In the absence of fires and panels, access and exit of locks are prohibited, except in the special order of the lock maneuver. The orders referred to in this paragraph may also be issued by an electronic system implemented by the manager.
Article A. 4241-53-32
Priority of passage to locks
By derogation from the number 3 of Article A. 4241-53-30, the right of passage to locks is granted as a priority:
(a) The vessels referred to in Article A. 4241-48-27 and moving for urgent service reasons;
(b) The vessels to which the authority responsible for the Navigation Police expressly granted this right and which carry the red flame provided for in Article A. 4241-48-17.
When these boats approach the lock garages or are in parking, the other boats must make it easier for them to pass.
Paragraph 6
Rules for reduced visibility
radar navigation
Article A. 4241-53-33
General rules
1. Pursuant to R. 4241-50, by reduced visibility, all vessels must navigate the radar.
2. By reduced visibility, all vessels on the way must adapt their speed according to reduced visibility, presence and movements of other boats and local circumstances. Radiotelephone facilities are listening on the track assigned to the boat-to-boat network. Vessels must give by radiotelephony to other ships the information necessary for the safety of navigation.
3. When they stop by reduced visibility, boats must clear the fairway as much as possible.
4. The boats that continue their route must, in the event of a meeting, hold their right as much as it is necessary for the passage to be carried on port. The provisions of paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of A. 4241-53-6 and A. 4241-53-7 do not apply by reduced visibility. However, the starboard passage by starboard may be allowed by the authority responsible for the navigation police or the manager if the specific conditions on certain inland waterways require it.
5. The towed convoys must immediately go to the nearest safe mooring or anchoring station when the visual communication between the towed units and the motorized boat at the head of the convoy is no longer possible. For towed convoys navigating downstream, it is forbidden to navigate the radar, except to reach the nearest safe mooring or anchoring station. These convoys are governed by the provisions of Article A. 4241-53-36.
Article A. 4241-53-34
Parking boats
1. By reduced visibility, vessels stationing in the fairway or near the inland waterway must adjust their radiotelephony device during parking. As soon as they perceive by radiotelephony that other vessels approach or as soon and as long as they perceive one of the signals prescribed number 3 of Article A. 4241-53-35 or letter (b) of Article A. 4241-53-36, for a vessel approaching, they are required to indicate their position by radiotelephones or
(a) When they are on the left side (for an observer facing the swallow) of the fairway: a simple bell flies;
(b) When they are on the right side (for an observer facing the swallow) of the channel: a double bell flies;
(c) When they are in uncertain position: a triple bell flies.
These signals must be repeated at intervals of not more than one minute.
2. The provisions of number 1 do not apply to vessels of a pushed convoy other than the pusher. In the case of a couple training, they only apply to one boat of the formation. In a towed convoy, the requirements of number 1 apply to the tug and the last vessel of the convoy.
3. This section also applies to vessels that have been unsuccessful in or near the fairway and that may constitute a danger to other vessels.
Article A. 4241-53-35
Radar vessels
1. When a vessel or floating equipment navigates on the radar, a person holding the special radar certificate or a document taking place must be permanently in the wheelhouse and a second person sufficiently accustomed to that navigation method. However, when the wheelhouse is fitted for radar conduct by a single person, it is sufficient that the second person can, if necessary, be immediately called into the wheelhouse.
3. When crossing and passing by a vessel or floating equipment, the following provisions are made:
(a) As soon as a vessel climbing to the radar sees on the radar screen vessels coming in the opposite direction or when it approaches an area where there might be boats not yet visible on the screen, it must indicate by radiotelephony to ships coming in the opposite direction its category, name, direction of traffic as well as its position and agree with these ships of a crossing procedure;
(b) As soon as a downstream vessel navigating to the radar sees on the radar screen a vessel whose position or road followed could cause a danger and which did not establish the radiotelephone contact, the downstream vessel must notify the said vessel by radiotelephony of this dangerous situation and agree with it a crossing procedure;
(c) As soon as a vessel navigating to the radar is called by radiotelephone, it must respond by radiotelephony indicating its category, name, direction of traffic and position and agree with the ships coming in the opposite direction of a crossing procedure. However, small craft should indicate only to which side they deviate;
(d) When radiotelephone contact cannot be established with vessels coming in the opposite direction, the vessel navigating to the radar shall:
― issuing a prolonged sound and repeating that sound signal as necessary;
– reduce speed and stop if necessary.
This provision also applies to all vessels navigating to radar with respect to vessels stationed near the waterway and with which no radiotelephone contact can be established.
4. In convoys, the requirements of numbers 1 and 2 above apply only to the vessel on which the driver of the convoy is located.
Article A. 4241-53-36
Vessels not navigating radar
1. By reduced visibility, vessels and convoys not navigating to the radar must immediately go to the nearest safe mooring or anchoring station. The following provisions apply during the trip to that position:
(a) They must navigate as much as possible on the waterway side;
(b) Any insulated boat and any boat on board which the driver of a convoy is located must give a protracted sound; this sound signal must be repeated at intervals of not more than one minute. These boats must have a vigy at the front; However, for convoys, this vigy is required only on the first unit. It must be either within the reach or hearing of the conductor of the boat or the convoy, or in connection with the conductor by a phone link;
(c) As soon as a boat is called by radiotelephone by another boat, it must respond by radiotelephony indicating its category, name, direction of traffic and position. He must specify that he does not navigate the radar and that he is looking for a parking area. It must then agree on a crossing procedure with this vessel;
(d) As soon as a boat notices the sound signal of another boat with which no radiotelephone contact can be established, it must:
- if it is near a shore, tighten this shore and, if necessary, stop there until the passage is made;
― if it is not close to a shore, especially if it is changing from shore, clear the fairway as quickly as possible.
2. The vessels not navigating to the radar shall, instead of the signal prescribed in Figure 1 above, emit as a fog signal a prolonged sound followed by four short sounds; this signal must be repeated at intervals of not more than one minute.
Paragraph 7
Special rules
Article A. 4241-53-37
Special priorities
1. In the event of a meeting or crossing, the other vessels shall depart from the road:
(a) A vessel bearing the marking of vessels whose manoeuvring capacity is restricted, referred to in A. 4141-48-34;
(b) From a boat carrying the signs of fishing vessels, mentioned in article A. 4141-48-35.
2. In the event of a meeting or crossing between a vessel of the class referred to in the letter (a) of the number 1 and a vessel of the class referred to in the letter (b) of the number 1, the latter shall depart from the road of the first.
3. Vessels shall not approach less than 1,000 m from the rear of a vessel bearing the marking of the ships making dredging of mines, referred to in A. 4241-48-37.
Article A. 4241-53-38
Sledge fishing provisions
1. Sledge fishing with several front boats is not allowed.
2. The installation of fishing equipment in or near the fairway and in areas reserved for boat parking is not permitted.
3. It is prohibited for any vessel to pass a short distance on the back of a fishing boat bearing the signs of fishing vessels, referred to in A. 4241-48-35.
Article A. 4241-53-39
Practice provisions
sport subaquatic diving
1. The practice of sports subaquatic diving without authorization is prohibited in places where navigation could be hindered:
(a) On the normal journey of vessels bearing the signage of the vessels on the way, referred to in A. 4241-48-16;
(b) In front of the entrance and inside the ports;
(c) In or near parking spaces;
(d) In areas reserved for waterskiing or similar activities;
(e) In the channels.
2. Any vessel shall be at a sufficient distance from a vessel bearing the marking used for the practice of subaquatic diving referred to in A. 4241-48-36.
3. The practice of subaquatic sports diving without authorization is prohibited near navigational works that can pose a danger, including locks and dams.
Sub-section 7
Parking rules provisions
Article A. 4241-54-1
General principles for parking
1. Without prejudice to the other provisions of this section, vessels shall choose their place of parking as close to the shore as permitting them to draw water and local circumstances and, in any case, so as not to hinder the navigation or operation of the works.
2. Floating establishments are placed so as to leave the channel free for navigation.
3. Vessels, assemblies of boats and floating equipment in parking, as well as floating establishments, are anchored or moored in such a way that they cannot change position and thus constitute a danger or a discomfort for other vessels or floating equipment, especially given the wind and the variations of the water level, as well as the succion and the whirlwind.
Vessels, assemblies of boats and floating equipment in parking, as well as floating establishments that park for a duration of more than thirty consecutive days, shall be arranged in safe conditions and in such a way as to withstand the reference floods defined in flood risk prevention plans.
Specific police regulations may make adjustments to this provision in accordance with local circumstances.
4. Specific police regulations limit or prohibit parking on certain sectors when required by the safety of navigation.
The specific police regulations may designate, after consultation with the manager concerned, the areas of boat garages, the waiting areas for alternating and lock garages.
5. Without prejudice to the applicable legislative and regulatory provisions, it is forbidden to arrange the vessels in such a way as to hinder navigation or traffic on the hauling paths.
Article A. 4241-54-2
Parking
1. Without prejudice to the provisions of Article L. 2124-13 of the general code of public property, vessels may not park:
(a) In sections of the inland waterway where parking is generally prohibited by a particular police regulation;
(b) In sectors designated by temporary measures pursuant to R. 4241-26;
(c) In areas indicated by prohibition sign A.5 (Appendix 5 provided for by art. A. 4241-51-1), the prohibition then applies on the side of the track where that signal is placed;
(d) Under decks and under high-voltage electric lines;
(e) In narrow passages within the meaning of Article A. 4241-53-8 and in their vicinity as well as in areas which, as a result of parking, would become narrow passages and in the vicinity of these sectors;
(f) At the entrances and exits of the tributaries and ports;
(g) On the ferry routes;
(h) On the road that the ships follow to accoster or leave a landing place;
(i) In the corner areas indicated by panel E.8 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1);
(j) Laterally to a boat carrying the side parking ban sign, prescribed in article A. 4241-48-33, at a distance in metres below the figure indicated in the white triangle of the sign;
(k) On water bodies indicated by prohibition panel A.5.1 (Appendix 5 provided for in art. A. 4241-51-1) and whose width, measured from the location of the panel is indicated in metres on the panel.
2. In sections where parking is prohibited under the provisions of Figure 1 (a) to (d) above, vessels may park only at the parking areas indicated by one of the signs of indication E.5 to E.7 (Appendix 5 provided for in Art. A. 4241-51-1), under the conditions defined in A. 4241-54-3 to A. 4241-54-6.
Article A. 4241-54-3
Anchorage
1. The boats cannot anchor:
(a) In sections of the inland waterway where anchorage is generally prohibited by a particular police regulation;
(b) In areas indicated by prohibition panel A.6 (Appendix 5 provided for by art. A. 4241-51-1); the prohibition then applies to the side of the track where this panel is placed.
2. In sections where anchorage is prohibited under the provisions of the letter (a) of the number 1, vessels may anchor only in the areas indicated by the authorization panel E.6 (Appendix 5 provided for by art. A. 4241-51-1) and only on the side of the track where the sign is placed.
Article A. 4241-54-4
Amarrage
1. The boats can't go to the shore:
(a) In sections of the inland waterway where mooring is generally prohibited by a particular police regulation;
(b) In areas indicated by prohibition panel A.7 (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1); the prohibition then applies on the side of the track where this signal is placed.
2. In sections where shore mooring is prohibited under the provisions of Figure 1 (a) above, vessels may only be arranged in the areas indicated by the E.7 indication panel (Appendix 5 provided for in Art. A. 4241-51-1) and only on the side of the track where the sign is placed.
3. It is forbidden to use, for mooring or dehaling, trees, rails, poles, terminals, columns, metal scales, handrails, and any equipment not intended for mooring.
Article A. 4241-54-5
Parking areas
1. At the parking areas where the sign E.5 is placed (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1), vessels can only park on the side of the track where this sign is placed.
2. At the parking areas where the sign E.5.1 is placed (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1), vessels can only park on the water plane whose width, counted from the panel, is indicated in meters on it.
3. At the parking areas where the sign E.5.2 is placed (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1), vessels can only park on the water plane between the two distances indicated in meters on the panel. These distances are counted from the panel.
4. At the parking areas where the sign E.5.3 is placed (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1), vessels cannot, on the side of the track where this sign is placed, park on board in greater numbers than that indicated in Roman numerals on the panel.
5. In the parking areas, in the absence of other requirements, the boats are required to sail on board from the shore, on the side of the road where the panel is placed.
Article A. 4241-54-6
Special parking areas
At the parking areas where one of the signs E.5.4 to E.5.15 is placed (Appendix 5 provided by art. A. 4241-51-1), can only park the categories of boats for which the panel applies and only on the side of the track where the panel is placed.
Article A. 4241-54-7
Minimum parking distance
Transport of certain dangerous substances
1. The minimum distance between two boats, pushed convoys and parking couple formations is:
(a) 10 m, if any of these bears the marking of the vessels carrying out the transport of certain flammable goods referred to in paragraph 1 of Article A. 4241-48-14;
(b) 50 m, if any of these bears the marking of vessels carrying out transport of certain goods that are of a health hazard mentioned in paragraph 2 of Article A. 4241-48-14;
(c) 100 m, if any of these bears the marking of vessels carrying out the transport of certain explosive substances referred to in paragraph 3 of Article A. 4241-48-14.
In cases where the two vessels, pushed convoys or couple formations carry one or more lamps or cones, the number of lamps or cones the highest imposes the distance to be respected.
2. The obligation referred to in the letter (a) of the number 1 above does not apply:
(a) To boats, pushed convoys and couple formations that also carry this signaling;
(b) To vessels that do not carry this signage but have a ADN certificate of approval in accordance with the Order of 29 May 2009 concerning the carriage of dangerous goods by landways (known as "TDG Order") that comply with the safety provisions applicable to the vessels referred to in A. 4241-48-14.
3. For parking, the navigation police authority may grant derogations in specific cases.
Article A. 4241-54-8
Guard and surveillance
1. An operational guard shall be ensured at all times on board vessels in the fairway and on board tank vessels carrying dangerous substances.
2. An operational guard shall be permanently on board the parking vessels carrying the marking referred to in Article A. 4241-48-14 or which, having transported goods referred to in Figures 1, 2 or 3 of Article A. 4241-48-14, are not exempt from hazardous gases. However, the authority responsible for the navigation police can exempt from this obligation the boats in parking in the basins of the ports.
3. All other vessels shall, in parking, be supervised by a person who is able to intervene quickly in case of need, unless such monitoring is not necessary in respect of the local circumstances or the authority responsible for the navigation police dispenses them.
The authority responsible for the navigation police can also appreciate the opportunity of local circumstances.
4. When the vessel does not have a conductor, the responsibility for the establishment of this guard or surveillance rests with the owner, shipowner or other operator.
Article A. 4241-54-9
Parking in lock garages
The manager can exceptionally authorize boats to park in lock garages:
- either during periods of unemployment, stopping or restricting navigation;
- either during normal navigation periods without exceeding a maximum duration of ten days.
The special police regulations may specify the lock garages in which this exceptional parking is prohibited, the traffic conditions of the parking boats at locks garages and the terms of information of the waterway users.
Sub-section 8
Additional provisions applicable
to certain boats or convoys
Article A. 4241-55-1
Reporting obligation
1. The list of data to be transmitted by boatmasters subject to the reporting obligation as provided for in Article R. 4241-55 is as follows:
(a) Boat category;
(b) Name of the vessel;
(c) Position, meaning of navigation;
(d) ENI number of the vessel or IMO number for sea vessels;
(e) Heavy duty;
(f) Length and width of the vessel;
(g) Type, length and width of the convoy;
(h) Pressure (on special request) ;
(i) Itinerary;
(j) Port of loading;
(k) Port of discharge;
(l) Hazardous substances referred to in the Order of 29 May 2009 concerning the carriage of dangerous goods by land (hereinafter referred to as "TDG Order"):
the UN number or the issue number;
- the official designation for the transport completed, if any, by the technical designation;
- class, classification code and, where applicable, packing group;
- the total quantity of dangerous substances for which these indications are valid;
- for other goods: the nature of the cargo (name of matter, quantity of matter);
(m) Report required for the transport of dangerous goods (1, 2, 3 blue/blue cones)
(n) Number of persons on board;
(o) Number of containers on board.
2. The data shown in Figure 1 may be communicated by other services or persons to the waterway manager, either in writing or by telephone or electronically. In any case, the driver announces the entry and exit of his boat or convoy of the area subject to the obligation to announce.
3. Specific police regulations may prescribe that when a vessel interrupts its journey for more than two hours, the driver indicates the beginning and end of the interruption.
4. When the number 1 data changes during the trip to the area subject to the obligation to announce, the waterway manager is notified immediately.
Article A. 4241-55-2
Signal "do not approach"
1. The "do not approach" signal shall be triggered, in the event of an incident or accident that may result in the loss of the dangerous substances carried by the vessels showing the signal referred to in Figures 1, 2 or 3 of Article A. 4241-48-14, if the crew is not in a position to eliminate the hazards resulting for persons or for navigation.
This requirement does not apply to pushing barges and other non-motorized vessels. However, when they are part of a convoy, the signal "do not approach" must be given by the boat on which the driver of the convoy is located.
2. The "don't approach" signal consists of a sound signal and a light signal. The sound signal consists of a short sound followed by a prolonged sound that repeats continuously for at least fifteen consecutive minutes.
The light signal referred to in number 2 of Article A. 4241-49-1 shall be synchronized with the sound signal.
Once triggered, the "do not approach" signal must work automatically; its control must be designed in such a way that an involuntary signal activation is impossible.
3. Vessels that perceive the signal "don't approach" must take all useful measures to avoid the threatening danger. In particular:
(a) If they are heading to the danger zone, they must be held as far as possible from the hazard zone and, if the situation requires, to veer;
(b) If they have exceeded the danger zone, they must continue their journey at the highest speed possible.
4. On board the vessels referred to in number 3 above, it is necessary immediately:
(a) Close all windows and openings overlooking the outside;
(b) Turn off any unprotected light source;
(c) Stop smoking;
(d) Stop all non-essential auxiliary machines;
(e) Avoid any formation of sparks.
5. The number 4 above also applies to vessels stationing in the vicinity of the danger zone; as soon as the signal is perceived, the crew must abandon the vessel, if necessary.
6. In the application of the measures referred to in Figures 3 to 5 above, the current and wind direction shall be taken into account.
7. The measures referred to in Figures 3 to 6 above must also be taken by vessels if the signal "do not approach" is issued from the shore.
8. The boatmasters who perceive the signal "do not approach" must, to the extent possible, notify the authority responsible for the navigation police without delay.
Article A. 4241-56-1
Move of pushing barges
The movement of pushing barges outside a pushed convoy can only be done on short distances and in accordance with the indications given by the authority responsible for the navigation police.
Article A. 4241-56-2
Telephone liaison on convoys
1. When the length of a pushed convoy exceeds 110 m, there must be a phone link in both directions between the pusher's wheelhouse and the front of the convoy.
2. In the case of pushed convoys propelled by two pushers placed side by side, a phone link must be carried out in both directions between the steering stations of the two pushers.
3. In the case of couple formations composed of motorized boats, a phone link must be carried out in both directions between the steering posts of the two ships.
4. In the case of towed convoys, a phone link must be carried out in both directions between the steering stations of all ships.
5. The boat-to-boat network cannot be used to carry out the phone link.
Article A. 4241-56-3
Circulation of people aboard pushed convoys
Without prejudice to the applicable technical provisions, the movement of people on a pushed convoy must be easy and safe. In addition, the openings that could arise between the units of the convoy are equipped with appropriate protection devices.
Sub-section 9
Provisions relating to pleasure navigation
and sports activities
Article A. 4241-59-1
Weapons and security equipment
The weapons and safety equipment of pleasure craft, provided for in articles D. 4211-4 and R. 4241-59, is defined by the decree of 11 April 2012 relating to the weapons and safety equipment of pleasure craft navigating or stationing on inland waters.
Article A. 4241-59-2
Circulation and parking of pleasure craft
1. Without prejudice to the provisions of sections L. 4242-1 and L. 4243-1 and except as otherwise provided by the special police regulations, pleasure craft operate freely in the biefs and freely pass the locks under the conditions provided for in Article A. 4241-53-30.
2. On the lakes and water bodies, the tanks and streams of the canals as well as on their outbuildings, the navigation of the pleasure craft is carried out freely subject to the conditions fixed by the special police regulations and the rights of the riparian owners and third parties.
3. Without prejudice to the provisions of this section applicable to small craft, pleasure craft shall be held at a sufficient distance from vessels on the road and floating equipment at work, as well as, in general, from all work sites open on the inland waterway.
4. anchoring and mooring in the waterway are prohibited.
Article A. 4241-60
Muse pleasure boats
exclusively by human force
The requirements for pleasure crafts exclusively by human force shall be adapted:
- the technical characteristics of these vessels;
- in the technical classification of inland water provided for in article L. 311-2 of the Sports Code;
- the rules defined by sections A.322-42 to A.322-63 of the Sports Code, relating to the practice of canoeing, kayaking, raft, live water swimming and navigation using any other boat propelled to paddle.
Sub-section 10
Water protection provisions
and disposal of waste on board
Article A. 4241-63
Deposit to reception stations
The waste referred to in section R. 4241-63 shall be deposited, against justification, at regular intervals determined by the state and operation of the vessel. This justification consists of a reference in the waste oil control notebook by the receiving station.
Article A. 4241-65
Waste oil control book
The Waste Oil Control Carnet, issued by the competent authority referred to in Article R.* 4200-1, is the subject of a model defined in Annex 6. It must be kept on board. After its renewal, it must be kept on board at least 6 months after the last registration.
Carnets of waste oils issued under the Police Regulations for the Navigation of the Rhine or the Police Regulations for the Navigation of the Moselle are considered equivalent.
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Done on 28 June 2013.
For the Minister and by delegation:
The Director General of Infrastructure,
Transport and the sea,
D. Bursaux
