(A) Vessel operators shall not anchor a vessel in such a way as to endanger other vessels moored or at anchor. Should a conflict arise between anchored vessels, the previously anchored vessel shall have right-of-anchorage, and the subsequently anchored vessel shall have the burden of changing anchorage.
(B) Vessel operators shall ensure that each vessel in their charge has sufficient scope and ground tackle to preclude dragging of the anchor in all weather conditions.
(C) Vessel operators, while anchored within the port, shall maintain a radar or visual watch from the bridge of the vessel to ensure that each vessel in their charge maintains its position.
(D) Vessel operators shall maintain a radio watch on VHF channel 16 while anchored in the port.
(E) Vessel operators shall obtain permission from the Harbormaster before anchoring in a fairway, and shall move anchorage immediately at the request of the Harbormaster.
(F) Mooring buoys shall be of a sort approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and ground tackle for buoys shall be of sufficient size to preclude movement off position in all weather conditions. If a mooring buoy is moved off position, the owner of the buoy shall increase the size and weight of the buoy’s anchoring system and move the buoy back into position as soon as possible.
(G) Mooring buoys shall be white in color, with a horizontal blue band midway between the waterline and the top of the buoy. Mooring buoys shall be maintained in such a way, through painting, lighting, or other means to maximize their visibility at night.
(H) Vessel operators shall use all reasonable precautions in keeping each vessel in their charge free from fire hazards of any type or nature.
(I) Vessel operators shall use all reasonable efforts and precautions to keep each vessel in their charge well and securely moored with lines in reasonably fit condition and of a sufficient diameter and number to ensure that the vessel will remain securely moored under all weather conditions.
(J) Vessel operators shall ensure that each vessel in their charge is sufficiently pumped so as to remain afloat and not be in danger of sinking, and shall otherwise attend to the needs of each vessel.
(Am. Ord. 2021-03, passed 1-26-2021)