Ask A Maritime Attorney: What are Coast Guard regulations for commercial vessels over 40 feet long when backing up?

Question What are the Coast Guard regulations regarding commercial vessels over 40 feet long when they are backing up? The U,S, Coast Guard code I found says there should be horn blasts when reversing. It seems to me that the commercial vessels docked in my harbor are not abiding by any...

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