USCG Exam PracticeAuxiliary machinery and shipboard systems
Under 46 CFR §58.25-70(c), when transferring steering control from one control system to another in the pilothouse, which of the following is required of the transfer switch?
- ✓ The lever must pass through the 'off' position during transfer, and not more than one control system may be energized at any one time.Correct
- B. Both control systems must be simultaneously energized for a minimum of 30 seconds to ensure a smooth transfer.
- C. The transfer must be initiated from the steering-gear compartment and confirmed from the pilothouse.
- D. The lever must be operated by two persons simultaneously to prevent inadvertent switching.
Why A is correct
46 CFR §58.25-70(c)(2) and (3) require that the pilothouse transfer switch be arranged so that not more than one control system and its associated power units can be energized at any one time, and that the lever passes through 'off' during transfer from one control system to another.
Cited:46 CFR §58.25-70