46 CFR § 62.35-1 - General.

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title: "46 CFR § 62.35-1 - General."
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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 62.35-1 General.

(a) Minimum instrumentation, alarms, and safety controls required for specific types of automated vital systems are listed in table 1 to § 62.35-50.

(b) Automatic propulsion systems, automated electric power management systems, and all associated subsystems and equipment must be capable of meeting load demands from standby to full system rated load, under steady state and maneuvering conditions, without need for manual adjustment or manipulation.