Common use of North Atlantic right whales Clause in Contracts

North Atlantic right whales. 4.2.6.1 The Lessee must ensure all vessels maintain a separation distance of 500 meters (1,640 ft) or greater from any sighted North Atlantic right whale. 4.2.6.2 The Lessee must ensure that the following avoidance measures are taken if a vessel comes within 500 meters (1,640 ft) of any North Atlantic right whale: 4.2.6.2.1 If underway, vessels must steer a course away from any sighted North Atlantic right whale at 10 knots (18.5 km/h) or less until the 500-meter (1,640 ft) minimum separation distance has been established (except as provided in 4.2.6.2.2). 4.2.6.2.2 If a North Atlantic right whale is sighted within 100 meters (328 ft) of an underway vessel, the vessel operator must immediately reduce speed and promptly shift the engine to neutral. The vessel operator must not engage engines until the North Atlantic right whale has moved outside the vessel’s path and beyond 100 meters (328 ft), at which point the vessel operator must comply with 4.2.6.2.1. 4.2.6.2.3 If a vessel is stationary, the vessel must not engage engines until the North Atlantic right whale has moved beyond 100 meters (328 ft), at which point the Lessee must comply with 4.2.6.2.1.

North Atlantic right whales. 4.2.6.1 5.2.7.1 The Lessee must ensure all vessels maintain a separation distance of 500 meters (1,640 ft) or greater from any sighted North Atlantic right whale. 4.2.6.2 5.2.7.2 The Lessee must ensure that the following avoidance measures are taken if a vessel comes within 500 meters (1,640 ft) of any North Atlantic right whale: 4.2.6.2.1 5.2.7.2.1 If underway, vessels must steer a course away from any sighted North Atlantic right whale at 10 knots (18.5 km/h) or less until the 500-500 meter (1,640 ft) minimum separation distance has been established (established, except as provided in 4.2.6.2.2)5.2.7.2.2. 4.2.6.2.2 5.2.7.2.2 If a North Atlantic right whale is sighted within 100 meters (328 ft) of an underway vessel, the vessel operator must immediately reduce speed and promptly shift the engine to neutral. The vessel operator must not engage engines until the North Atlantic right whale has moved outside the vessel’s path and beyond 100 meters (328 ft), at which point the vessel operator Lessee must comply with 4.2.6.2.15.2.7.2.1. 4.2.6.2.3 5.2.7.2.3 If a vessel is stationary, the vessel must not engage engines until the North Atlantic right whale has moved beyond 100 meters (328 ft), at which point the Lessee must comply with 4.2.6.2.15.2.7.2.1.

North Atlantic right whales. 4.2.6.1 The 7.4.3.1. Lessee must ensure all vessels maintain a separation distance of 500 meters m (1,640 ft) or greater from any sighted North Atlantic right whale. 4.2.6.2 The 7.4.3.2. Lessee must ensure that the following avoidance measures are taken if a vessel comes within 500 meters m (1,640 ft) of any a North Atlantic right whale: 4.2.6.2.1 7.4.3.2.1. If underway, any vessels must steer a course away from any sighted North Atlantic right whale at 10 knots (18.5 km/hhr) or less until the 500-meter 500 m (1,640 ft) minimum separation distance has been established (except as provided in 4.2.6.2.27.4.3.2.2.). 4.2.6.2.2 7.4.3.2.2. If a North Atlantic right whale is sighted within 100 meters m (328 ft) of to an underway vessel, the vessel operator must immediately reduce speed and promptly shift the engine to neutral. The vessel operator must not engage the engines until the North Atlantic right whale has moved outside the vessel’s path and beyond 100 meters m (328 ft), at which point the vessel operator must comply with 4.2.6.2.1. 4.2.6.2.3 7.4.3.2.3. If a vessel North Atlantic right whale is stationarysighted within 100 m (328 ft) of a stationary vessel, the vessel must not engage engines until the North Atlantic right whale has moved beyond 100 meters m (328 ft), at which point the Lessee must comply with 4.2.6.2.17.4.3.2.1.