Federal · Title 46 — Shipping
46 U.S.C. § 3707: Tanker minimum standards
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2 remote steering gear control systems operable separately from the navigating bridge; the main steering gear control in the steering gear compartment; means of communications and rudder angle indicators on the navigating bridge, a remote steering gear control station, and the steering gear compartment; at least 2 identical and adequate power units for the main steering gear; an alternative and adequate power supply, either from an emergency source of electrical power or from another independent source of power located in the steering gear compartment; and means of automatic starting and stopping of power units with attendant alarms at all steering stations. 2 remote steering gear control systems operable separately from the navigating bridge; the main steering gear control in the steering gear compartment; and means of communications and rudder angle indicators on the navigating bridge, a remote steering gear control station, and the steering gear compartment.
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