USCG Exam PracticeTwin-screw vessel handling
Under 33 CFR §164.11, upon entering U.S. waters a vessel master must ensure the steering wheel or lever on the navigating bridge is operated to verify manual steering, UNLESS which of the following conditions is met?
- A. The vessel has been steered under automatic pilot for the preceding 4 hours
- ✓ The vessel has been steered under manual control from the navigating bridge within the preceding 2 hoursCorrect
- C. The vessel's gyrocompass error has been verified within the preceding watch
- D. At least two steering-gear power units have been confirmed in simultaneous operation
Why B is correct
33 CFR §164.11(s) requires the manual steering check upon entering U.S. waters unless the vessel has been steered under manual control from the navigating bridge within the preceding 2 hours. This exception also does not apply when operating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
Cited:33 CFR §164.11