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A vessel catering the channel and berthing at wharf or stream berth shall have in readiness and supply for use, such steel wire or other hawsers or lines having not less than 40 fathoms length as may be required for each bow and quarter and such other ropes, lines and fenders as may be necessary to facilitate berthing or to protect the vessel from injury whilst hauling into the berth