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-40 -40 Arrangement of the steering-gear compartment

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(1) Be readily accessible and, as far as practicable, separated from any machinery space;

Section 58.25-40 — full text

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(a)The steering-gear compartment must—

(1)Be readily accessible and, as far as practicable, separated from any machinery space;

(2)Ensure working access to machinery and controls in the compartment; and

(3)Include handrails and either gratings or other non-slip surfaces to ensure a safe working environment if hydraulic fluid leaks.

(b)[Reserved] [CGD 83-043, 60 FR 24776, May 10, 1995, as amended by USCG-2020-0634, 89 FR 50178, June 12, 2024]

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46 CFR §58.25-40 — -40 -40 Arrangement of the steering-gear compartment · CaptainsGround