USCG Exam PracticeAuxiliary machinery and mechanical systems
Under 46 CFR, 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 running at maximum ahead service speed?
- A. 60 seconds
- B. 45 seconds
- C. 30 seconds
- ✓ 28 secondsCorrect
Why D is correct
46 CFR §58.25-10(c)(2) requires the main steering gear to move the rudder from 35° on either side to 30° on the other in not more than 28 seconds with the vessel at its deepest loadline draft running at maximum ahead service speed.
Cited:46 CFR §58.25-10