Hand tillers are only accepted as an auxiliary means of steering if __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — they are found satisfactory by the cognizant OCMI

46 CFR regulations require that any auxiliary steering arrangement, including hand tillers, must be evaluated and deemed satisfactory by the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI). This ensures the equipment is robust enough to provide safe, reliable emergency control of the vessel in the event of primary steering failure.