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Division .5 Where the main steering gear comprises two or more identical power units, an auxiliary steering gear need not be fitted, provided that:F1

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  1. .1

    the main steering gear is capable of operating the rudder as required by paragraph .2.2.2 while any one of the power unit is out of operation;

  2. .2

    the main steering gear is so arranged that after a single failure in its piping system or in one of the power units the defect can be isolated so that the steering capability can be maintained or speedily regained.

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Substituted by Commission Directive 2010/36/EU of 1 June 2010 amending Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety rules and standards for passenger ships (Text with EEA relevance).