[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR58.25-40]

[Page 269]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 58_MAIN AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY AND RELATED SYSTEMS--Table of Contents
 
                       Subpart 58.25_Steering Gear
 
Sec. 58.25-40  Arrangement of the steering-gear compartment.

    (a) The steering-gear compartment must--
    (1) Be readily accessible and, as far as practicable, separated from 
any machinery space;
    (2) Ensure working access to machinery and controls in the 
compartment; and
    (3) Include handrails and either gratings or other non-slip surfaces 
to ensure a safe working environment if hydraulic fluid leaks.

    Note: Where practicable, all steering gear should be located in the 
steering-gear compartment.

    (b) [Reserved]