USCG Exam PracticeAuxiliary machinery and shipboard systems
Under 46 CFR §58.25-5, which of the following is required of main and auxiliary steering gear with respect to each other?
- ✓ They must be arranged so that failure of one will not render the other inoperative, and transfer between them can be effected quickly.Correct
- B. They must share a common hydraulic reservoir to ensure continuous fluid supply to both systems.
- C. They must be operated from a single control station to allow simultaneous engagement.
- D. They must be identical in design and power rating to ensure interchangeability.
Why A is correct
46 CFR §58.25-5(b) requires that main and auxiliary steering gear be arranged so that failure of one will not render the other inoperative, and that transfer from main to auxiliary can be effected quickly. Shared components or identical design are not required by this section.
Cited:46 CFR §58.25-5