46 CFR 169.623
§ 169.623 Power-driven steering systems.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 169.623, § 169.623 Power-driven steering systems, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/230227
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(a) Power-driven steering systems must have means to be brought into operation from a dead ship condition, without external aid. The system must automatically resume operation after an electric power outage.
(b) Control of power-driven steering systems from the main steering control location must include, as applicable—
(1) Control of any necessary ancillary device (motor, pump, valve, etc.);
(2) A pilot light to indicate operation of each power unit; and
(3) Visual and audible alarms to indicate loss of power to the control system or power units and overload of electric motors.
(c) Overcurrent protection for steering system electric circuits must meet § 111.93-11 of this chapter, as applicable.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.