Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 46  /  Part 113  /  Sec. 113.35-13 Mechanical engine order telegraph systems; operation.

If more than one transmitter operates a common indicator in the engineroom, all the transmitters must be mechanically interlocked and operate in synchronism. A failure of the transmission wire or chain at any transmitter must not interrupt or disable any other transmitter.