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[接上页] (3) The main steering gear power units shall be arranged to start automatically when power is restored after a power failure. (4) In the event of failure of any of the steering gear power units, means shall be provided to ensure that an alarm shall be given on the navigating bridge. Every steering gear power unit shall be capable of being brought into operation either automatically or manually from a position on the navigating bridge. (5) An alternative power supply, at least sufficient to supply a steering gear power unit so as to enable it to move the rudder as specified below, and also to supply its associated steering gear control system and the rudder angle indicator, shall be provided, automatically, within 45 seconds, either from the emergency source of electrical power, or from another independent source of power located in the steering gear compartment. This independent source of power shall be used only for this purpose and shall have a capacity sufficient for half an hour of continuous operation. The steering gear power unit, when being supplied by the alternative power supply, shall at least be capable of putting the rudder over from 15 degrees on one side to 15 degrees on the other side in not more than 60 seconds with the ship at its deepest sea-going draught while running at one half of its maximum service speed ahead or 7 knots, whichever is the greater. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369R reg 42 Periodically unattended machinery spaces Section III This Section contains the requirements, additional to Section I of this Part, for ships with machinery spaces containing machinery used or essential for propulsion, which are intended to be periodically unattended under any sailing condition, including manoeuvring. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369R reg 43 Interpretation For the purposes of this Section, "machinery alarm and control centre" (机械警报与控制中心) means the position from which the propelling and auxiliary machinery can be controlled and where the alarms, other than those located in accommodation spaces and at the navigating bridge, necessary for the safe operation of such machinery are located. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369R reg 44 General Every ship to which this Section applies shall be provided with effective means for control of, and arrangements for monitoring the operation of, the machinery used or essential for propulsion, so that the safety of the ship in all sailing conditions, including manoeuvring, is not less than that of a ship with continuously manned machinery spaces. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369R reg 45 Operation and documentation In every ship to which this Section applies, the Certifying Authority shall ensure that the equipment provided for operating the ship with the machinery spaces containing machinery used or essential for propulsion periodically unattended, is functioning in a reliable manner before the ship is permitted to operate with those machinery spaces unattended. The Certifying Authority shall ensure that satisfactory arrangements are made for periodic inspections and routine tests on such equipment to ensure continuous and reliable operation and shall issue documentary evidence indicating that it is satisfied that the ship and its equipment is suitable for operation in the said conditions. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369R reg 46 Alarm systems Every ship to which this Section applies shall be provided with an alarm system which shall indicate any fault in the unattended machinery or unattended machinery spa |