28.875—Radar, depth sounding, and auto-pilot.
(a)
Each vessel must be fitted with a general marine radar system for surface navigation with a radar screen mounted at the operating station, and facilities on the bridge for plotting radar readings.
(c)
Except as provided in 33 CFR § 164.15, when the automatic pilot is used in areas of high traffic density, conditions of restricted visibility, and all other hazardous navigational situations, the master or person in charge shall ensure that:
(3)
The changeover from automatic to manual steering and vice versa is made by, or under the supervision of, the officer of the watch.