USCG Exam PracticeAuxiliary machinery and mechanical systems
Under 46 CFR §58.25-10, the main steering gear must be capable of moving the rudder from 35° on either side to 30° on the other side in not more than how many seconds, with the vessel at its deepest loadline draft and running at maximum ahead service speed?
- A. 60 seconds
- B. 30 seconds
- ✓ 28 secondsCorrect
- D. 45 seconds
Why C is correct
46 CFR §58.25-10(c)(2) specifies that the main steering gear must move the rudder from 35° on either side to 30° on the other in not more than 28 seconds under the stated conditions. The 60-second figure applies to the auxiliary steering gear under §58.25-10(d)(2).
Cited:46 CFR §58.25-10