When power is restored after a complete power failure, how will the steering gear pump motor which was on-line respond?

Correct Answer: Option A — It will restart automatically

Title 46 CFR Subchapter J mandates that vital services such as steering gear systems must automatically restart upon the restoration of electrical power following a blackout. This prevents hazardous delays in regaining vessel maneuverability, bypassing the need for manual intervention or resetting after a dead-ship condition.