Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026
§ 108.641 - Instructions for changing steering gear.

Instructions stating, in order, the different steps to be taken for changing to emergency and secondary steering gear must be posted in the steering gear room and at each secondary steering station in 1.3 centimeters ( 1/2 inch) letters and numerals of contrasting color to the background.

authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3102,3306; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4
source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 108.641