33 C.F.R. § 401.13 Hand lines.
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Hand lines shall: (a) Be made of material acceptable to the Manager and the Corporation; (b) Be of uniform thickness and have a diameter of not less than 15 mm and not more than 17 mm and a minimum length of 30 m. The ends of the lines shall be back spliced or tapered; and (c) Not be weighted or have knotted ends. [70 FR 12971, Mar. 17, 2005]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 401—SEAWAY REGULATIONS AND RULES
Subpart A—Regulations
Condition of Vessels
§ 401.13 Hand lines.