Question 1829Deck General70% to pass
Hand tillers are only accepted as an auxiliary means of steering if _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) they are found satisfactory by the cognizant OCMI (Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection).
The regulations state that hand tillers are only accepted as an auxiliary means of steering if they are found satisfactory by the cognizant OCMI. This is because the OCMI has the authority to evaluate the suitability and safety of the hand tiller arrangement for the specific vessel. The other options, such as the tiller length or lack of a reduction gear, are not the determining factors for acceptance as an auxiliary steering system.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the regulatory requirements for the use of hand tillers as an auxiliary steering system.
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