| Assists - Mechanical Assist Codes | |
| Mechanical aid to a vessel and/or flotilla transiting the lock. | |
| Code | Description |
0 |
0 - No Assist |
I |
I - Tow equipped with bow thrusters |
J |
J - Barge Only Assisted by Tow Haulage Equipment such as a Winch or Kevel |
K |
K - Hydraulic Assist was Used to Assist the Vessel. This consists of opening the lock valves to assist a downbound tow. Only used where authorized. |
L |
L - Extra Personnel were Used to Assist the Vessel. These may either be lock operators or vessel personnel who would not ordinarily be assisting the vessel. |
N |
N - Tow and Barge Assisted by Tow Haulage Equipment such as a Winch or Kevel |
Z |
Z - Other (Remarks) |