46 CFR 58.25-40: -40 Arrangement of the steering-gear compartment.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 46—Shipping
- CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
- SUBCHAPTER F—MARINE ENGINEERING
- PART 58—MAIN AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY AND RELATED SYSTEMS
- Subpart 58.25—Steering Gear
(a) The steering-gear compartment must—
(1) Be readily accessible and, as far as practicable, separated from any machinery space;
(2) Ensure working access to machinery and controls in the compartment; and
(3) Include handrails and either gratings or other non-slip surfaces to ensure a safe working environment if hydraulic fluid leaks.
(b) [Reserved]
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