Aux 1 Unit 9 Q11

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What is the first step to be taken when performing steering gear checks before a vessel leaves port?

B) Verify that the steering gear system is properly powered and that the hydraulic pumps are operational

C) Adjust the vessel's speed

D) Test the emergency lighting system

A) Check the vessel’s cargo loading

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Why is it important to verify the operation of steering alarms before departure?

A) To confirm the vessel's speed

D) To test the ship's bilge pumps

C) To adjust the vessel’s ballast tanks

B) To ensure that any failures or malfunctions in the steering system are immediately detected and signaled to the bridge

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What should be done to verify the responsiveness of the steering gear?

A) Adjust the vessel’s ballast

C) Check the vessel’s fuel levels

D) Inspect the cargo hold

B) Operate the steering gear through its full range of motion to ensure it responds correctly to helm inputs

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What should be checked to ensure that the steering gear can operate in both normal and emergency modes?

A) The vessel's propulsion system

D) The ship's radar system

C) The cargo securing arrangements

B) The emergency steering controls and backup power supply for functionality

5 / 10

Which routine maintenance check is crucial for the proper functioning of the steering gear?

D) Testing the ship's communication equipment

C) Checking the condition of the vessel’s hull

B) Calibrating the vessel’s GPS system

A) Lubricating all moving parts, such as rudder stocks and linkages, to reduce friction and wear

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Which check is necessary to ensure there are no hydraulic fluid leaks in the steering gear system?

A) Testing the vessel’s fire alarms

B) Inspecting all hydraulic lines, fittings, and connections for any signs of leaks or damage

C) Checking the vessel's draft

D) Inspecting the life rafts

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Before leaving port, why should the crew review the steering gear maintenance logs?

B) To ensure that all scheduled maintenance has been performed and there are no outstanding issues with the steering gear

A) To verify the vessel's fuel efficiency

D) To confirm the ship's cargo manifest

C) To calibrate the vessel's radar system

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Why is it important to check the rudder angle indicator before leaving port?

D) To confirm the vessel's heading

B) To verify that the rudder angle indicator correctly reflects the actual position of the rudder

A) To ensure the vessel's speed is correct

C) To measure the rudder’s temperature

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What is the purpose of verifying the steering gear’s hydraulic pressure before departure?

C) To check the vessel's heading

B) To ensure that the hydraulic pressure is within the specified range, allowing the steering gear to operate efficiently

D) To adjust the vessel's draft

A) To increase the vessel's speed

10 / 10

Which of the following checks ensures that the steering gear can be controlled from multiple locations?

A) Checking the rudder stock

C) Measuring the hydraulic fluid temperature

B) Testing the steering gear from both the bridge and the emergency steering position

D) Inspecting the anchor windlass

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