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46 CFR §185.360

46 CFR Part 185

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Whenever an automatic pilot is used the master shall ensure that:

§ 185.360 § 185.360 Use of auto pilot. Whenever an automatic pilot is used the master shall ensure that:

(a)It is possible to immediately establish manual control of the vessel's steering;

(b)A competent person is ready at all times to take over steering control; and

(c)The changeover from automatic to manual steering and vice versa is made by, or under the supervision of, the master or the mate on watch.

(a)It is possible to immediately establish manual control of the vessel's steering;

(b)A competent person is ready at all times to take over steering control; and

(c)The changeover from automatic to manual steering and vice versa is made by, or under the supervision of, the master or the mate on watch.


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