8 Propulsion Engine Control Systems
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8 Propulsion Engine Control Systems

  8.1 A vessel shall have a reliable means for shutting down a propulsion engine, at the main operating station, which is independent of the engine’s speed control.

  8.2 A propulsion engine control system, including control at the operating station, shall be designed so that a loss of power to the control system does not result in an increase in shaft speed or propeller pitch.

Parent topic: Part A - General Provisions
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