In every tanker of 10,000 tons and above and every other ship of 70,000 tons and above the main steering gear shall have two or more identical power units complying with the requirements.
The main steering gear in every tanker of 10,000 tons and above shall, subject to the requirements and be so arranged that in the event of loss of steering capability due to a single failure in any part of one of the power actuating systems, other than seizure of a rudder actuator. Steering capability shall be regained in not more than 45 seconds after the loss of one power actuating system. The main steering gear shall comprise of.
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