46 C.F.R. § 97.16-1

Current through September 30, 2024

Section 97.16-1 - Use of auto pilot

Except as provided in 33 CFR 164.15 , when the automatic pilot is used in-

(a) Areas of high traffic density;

(b) Conditions of restricted visibility; and

(c) All other hazardous navigational situations, the master shall ensure that-

(1) It is possible to immediately establish manual control of the ship's steering;

(2) A competent person is ready at all times to take over steering control;

(3) The changeover from automatic to manual steering and vice versa is made by, or under, the supervision of the officer of the watch.

46 C.F.R. §97.16-1

CGD 75-074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977