§122.360. Use of auto pilot.
46 C.F.R. § 122.360
Whenever an automatic pilot is used the master shall ensure that:
It is possible to immediately establish manual control of the vessel's steering;
A competent person is ready at all times to take over steering control; and
The changeover from automatic to manual steering and vice versa is made by, or under the supervision of, the master or the mate on watch.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2, paragraph (II)(92)(a).
Source
Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.