Common use of Selection of Tower Clause in Contracts

Selection of Tower. Whenever possible, towing contracts should be awarded to towing companies whose towing vessels are either: a) inspected by the United States Coast Guard, b) classed by a Coast Guard recognized Classification Society, or c) have a safety management certification from an industry-recognized certification program (such as that provided by International Standards Organization (ISO) 9000 series certification, or the American Waterways Operators (AWO) Responsible Carrier Program.) Where international tows are concerned, towing contracts shall be awarded to towing companies that comply with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.

Selection of Tower. ‌ Whenever possible, towing contracts should be awarded to towing companies whose towing vessels are either: a) inspected by the United States Coast Guard, b) classed by a Coast Guard recognized Classification Society, or c) have a safety management certification from an industry-recognized certification program (such as that provided by International Standards Organization (ISO) 9000 series certification, or the American Waterways Operators (AWO) Responsible Carrier Program.) Where international tows are concerned, towing contracts shall be awarded to towing companies that comply with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.