Communication between the bridge and machinery space

(1) Ships shall be provided with at least two independent means for communicating orders from the navigation bridge to the position in the machinery space or control room from which the main propulsion engines are normally controlled. One of the means should be an engine room telegraph. The arrangement of these means shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration. (2) The engine room telegraph referred to in subregulation (1) maybe dispensed with if the propulsion engine is directly controlled from the navigation bridge under normal operating (3) In lieu of meeting the requirements of subregulation (1), ships of less than 24 m in length may be provided with only one means for communicating orders referred to in subregulation (1), where the Administration is satisfied that, due to close proximity of the navigation bridge and position of local control of main propulsion machinery, means of communicating orders is not necessary. (4) Appropriate means of communication shall be provided to any position, other than the navigation bridge, from which the engine may be controlled.