🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR requirements for steering gear power and control systems on inspected vessels • Why steering gear motors are treated differently from normal loads • Protection of steering motors versus continuity of steering power

💭 Think About

• Look for which option might actually shut the steering motor OFF during an overload or fault, and ask yourself if the Coast Guard would want that to happen at a critical moment. • Compare how standard motor protection (for pumps, winches, etc.) differs from protection required for essential equipment like steering. • Which answer best supports continuous steering capability while still allowing short circuit protection?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in 46 CFR Subchapter F or J the specific section on steering gear power circuits. • Check which protective devices are not allowed on steering gear motors because they could interrupt power under overload conditions. • Confirm that the chosen option matches the idea that loss of steering is more dangerous than damage to the motor.