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Steering Gear Construction and Maintenance

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  1. Question 1

    SOLAS requires the fitting of visible and audible low level alarms for every steering gear hydraulic fluid reservoir. Which one of the following identifies the locations where it states that these alarms must be fitted?
    • On the bridge and in the machinery space, where they can be seen.
    • In the steering compartment and in the engine control room, where they can be seen.
    • On the bridge and in the steering compartment, where they can be seen.
    • On the bridge, in the steering compartment and in the engine control room, where they can be seen.

  2. Question 2

    Select from the following the one feature that the steering gear of all ships greater than 70 000 tonnes displacement must have that not every other ship requires according to SOLAS?
    • Two or more identical power units.
    • A main and auxiliary steering gear.
    • A means of quickly restoring steering in the event of a single hydraulic failure in the hydraulic system.
    • Duplication of all components up to the rudderstock.

  3. Question 3

    Select from the following the type of rudder that is most commonly used on ferries and smaller ships?
    • Spade rudder, because of its good manoeuvrability.
    • All three types are equally used.
    • Flap rudder, because of its very good manoeuvrability.
    • Semi-spade rudder, because of the reduced steering gear torque required.

  4. Question 4

    Select the one statement that best completes the statement. The maximum required working torque of a steering gear is determined by:
    • The torque necessary to turn the rudder to the maximum required angle at the ship’s full speed and maximum draft.
    • The effective torque at the relief valve opening pressure.
    • The friction at the bearings and other moving parts.
    • The resistance it meets in service, so there is no limit.

  5. Question 5

    Select the phrase which most accurately completes the following statement. According to the SOLAS rules the rudder speed should be at least 35-0-30 degrees in a maximum of 28 seconds for:
    • The main steering gear of all ships, other than those with special requirements, such as those with non-conventional steering arrangements.
    • Only cargo ships above 10 000 DWT or passenger ships carrying more than 50 passengers.
    • Only oil and chemical tankers and gas carriers.
    • The main and auxiliary steering gear of all ships, other than those with special requirements, such as those with non-conventional steering arrangements.

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Steering Gear Construction and Maintenance is a CBT test with 36 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: rotary vane, gear hydraulic, rudder carrier, solas, main, gears, system, alarms.

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