Question 1041 Deck Safety

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According to the Code of Federal Regulations, which of the following statements is correct regarding the steering gear on a vessel contracted for after June 9, 1995?

A On hydraulic type steering gears, a suitable arrangement of check valves in the main piping system may be considered as a means of steadying the rudder.
B A separate auxiliary means of steering is not required where the main gear is of the dual power hydraulic type, having two independent pumps and connections.
C Hydraulic structural rudder stops are mandatory.
D All of the above.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B. According to the Code of Federal Regulations (46 CFR 58.25-55), a separate auxiliary means of steering is not required where the main gear is of the dual power hydraulic type, having two independent pumps and connections. This is because the dual power hydraulic steering gear provides redundancy and can maintain steering capability even if one of the two independent pumps fails. The other options are incorrect because: A) Check valves are not considered a means of steadying the rudder, B) is the correct statement, C) hydraulic structural rudder stops are not mandatory for all vessels contracted after June 9, 1995.

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