Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 35.20-45 — -45 Use Of Auto Pilot—T/all
46 C.F.R. § 35.20-45
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When the automatic pilot is used in:
(a) Areas of high traffic density;
(b) Conditions of restricted visibility; and
(c) All other hazardous navigational situations, the master shall ensure that:
(1) It is possible to immediately establish manual control of the ship's steering;
(2) A competent person is ready at all times to take over steering control; and
(3) The changeover from automatic to manual steering and vice versa is made by, or under, the supervision of the officer of the watch.
Authorizing Statute
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Regulations46 U.S.C. § 3306
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Oil and hazardous substance liability33 U.S.C. § 1321
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General regulatory authority49 U.S.C. § 5103