Vsako plovilo mora biti opremljeno z zanesljivo krmilno napravo - po potrebi tudi s pomožnim krmilom na premcu - ki ob upoštevanju namena uporabe in osnovnih dimenzij plovila zagotavlja dobre manevrske sposobnosti.
Every vessel must be equipped with reliable steering-gear - including where necessary, a bow rudder - which ensures good manoeuvrability, having regard to the use and principal dimensions of the vessel.