33 C.F.R. § 157.440 Autopilot alarm or indicator.
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
(a) A tankship owner or operator shall ensure that each installed autopilot unit without automatic manual override has an audible and visual alarm, which is distinct from other required bridge alarms, that will activate if the helm is manually moved while the autopilot is engaged. (b) A tank barge owner or operator shall ensure that each autopilot unit without automatic manual override installed on the primary towing vessel has a means to clearly indicate the autopilot status and warns personnel of the requirement to disengage the autopilot if positive rudder control is needed. [CGD 91–045, 61 FR 39790, July 30, 1996]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 157—RULES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT RELATING TO TANK VESSELS CARRYING OIL IN BULK
Subpart G—Interim Measures for Certain Tank Vessels Without Double Hulls Carrying Petroleum Oils
§ 157.440 Autopilot alarm or indicator.
