Article 45 Steering gear—vessels of 24.4 metres in length and over fitted with rudders
Every vessel of 24.4 metres in length and over to which these Rules apply shall be fitted with efficient main steering gear, which shall be power operated in vessels over 45 metres in length, and efficient auxiliary steering gear. No auxiliary steering gear shall be required where suitable duplicate steering gear power units and their connections are fitted in a satisfactory manner and—
each power unit complies with the requirements of paragraph (2)(b) below;
each power unit enables the steering gear to meet the requirements of paragraph (2)(a) below.
In every such vessel—
the main steering gear, rudder and associated fittings shall be adequate to steer the vessel at maximum ahead service speed and shall be so designed that they are not damaged at maximum astern speed or by maneouvring during fishing operations;
the auxiliary steering gear shall be capable of being brought rapidly into action and shall be adequate to enable the vessel to be steered at navigable speed.
In every such vessel, the main steering gear shall be capable of putting the rudder over from 35° on one side to 30° on the other in 30 seconds when the vessel is at maximum ahead service speed with the rudder totally submerged and, if manually operated, shall be designed to prevent violent recoil of the steering wheel.
Every such vessel shall be so constructed that the person steering from the main wheelhouse control position has a clear view ahead.
Every such vessel which is fitted with power operated steering gear shall have a rudder position indicator in the wheelhouse.