According to the Code of Federal Regulations, which of the following statements is correct regarding the steering gear on a vessel contracted for after June 9, 1995?

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A separate auxiliary means of steering is not required where the main gear is of the dual power hydraulic type, having two independent pumps and connections.

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On hydraulic type steering gears, a suitable arrangement of check valves in the main piping system may be considered as a means of steadying the rudder.

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Hydraulic structural rudder stops are mandatory.

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All of the above.

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