USCG Exam PracticeAuxiliary machinery and shipboard systems
Under 46 CFR §58.25-5, which of the following is the correct definition of 'auxiliary steering gear'?
- A. The machinery necessary for moving the rudder to steer the vessel in normal service, including power actuating systems.
- ✓ Equipment, other than any part of the main steering gear, necessary to steer the vessel in case of failure of the main steering gear.Correct
- C. Steering equipment that is not required, such as an automatic pilot or non-followup control from the pilothouse.
- D. The hydraulic equipment for applying torque to the rudder stock, including rudder actuators and steering-gear power units.
Why B is correct
46 CFR §58.25-5(a) defines auxiliary steering gear as the equipment, other than any part of the main steering gear, necessary to steer the vessel in case of failure of the main steering gear, not including a tiller, quadrant, or other component serving the same purpose. Option A describes the main steering gear, option C describes ancillary equipment, and option D describes the power actuating system.
Cited:46 CFR §58.25-5