Section 25(1) in The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction And Survey) Rules, 1974
(1)Every ship shall be provided with efficient main and auxiliary steering gear :Provided that if duplicate steering gear power units and their connections are fitted to the satisfaction of the Central Government and each such power unit complies with the requirements of Cl. (c) of sub-rule (2), and the duplicate units and connections operating together comply with the requirements of Cl. (b) of sub-rule (2) the Central Government may dispense with the requirement of providing an auxiliary steering gear on any ship.
