USCG Exam PracticeGPS and electronic navigation
According to 33 CFR §164.11, upon entering U.S. waters, the master must ensure that the steering wheel or lever on the navigating bridge is operated to verify manual steering, UNLESS which condition has been met?
- A. The vessel has been steered under autopilot from the navigating bridge within the preceding 4 hours
- ✓ The vessel has been steered under manual control from the navigating bridge within the preceding 2 hoursCorrect
- C. The vessel has been steered under manual control from the navigating bridge within the preceding 12 hours
- D. The vessel's steering gear was tested and logged prior to departure from the last port
Why B is correct
33 CFR §164.11(s) requires manual steering verification upon entering U.S. waters unless the vessel has been steered under manual control from the navigating bridge within the preceding 2 hours. This requirement does not apply when operating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
Cited:33 CFR §164.11