CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 7 Q3

1 / 10

In order to align the rudder with the required course at the emergency steering position, the operator should:

D) Ignore rudder positioning until further notice

B) Rely on visual cues only

C) Set the rudder to the maximum position

A) Use rudder angle indicators to match the desired angle

2 / 10

Upon resuming control from the bridge, what should be verified about the emergency steering system?

D) That it is permanently disconnected from the rudder

C) That all emergency protocols are ignored

A) That it is left in standby mode for quick reactivation if needed

B) That it is fully powered down to save energy

3 / 10

If the emergency steering position lacks direct communication with the bridge, what method should be used to receive course corrections?

C) Wait for bridge personnel to visit the steering room

B) Use portable radios or sound-powered telephones

D) Communicate only when the engine room intervenes

A) Use hand signals

4 / 10

Which of the following should be closely monitored at the emergency steering station to ensure the system’s functionality?

B) Pressure or power levels of the hydraulic or electric steering system

D) Engine RPMs

C) Fuel levels for the auxiliary generator

A) Battery levels on the bridge

5 / 10

How frequently should the operator at the emergency steering position communicate the rudder’s position to the bridge?

C) Every hour during routine checks

D) At the end of the emergency

B) Continuously, to provide real-time feedback

A) Only when there is a change in course

6 / 10

What is the first action that should be taken when transferring control to the local, emergency steering position due to a bridge control failure?

D) Disable all steering systems temporarily

A) Continue steering from the bridge to verify failure

B) Notify the bridge and engine room about the control transfer

C) Immediately attempt to restore bridge control before switching

7 / 10

What is an appropriate course of action if the emergency steering system also fails while underway?

A) Notify the bridge and stop all engines immediately

B) Attempt to repair the emergency system locally, if possible

D) Wait until the vessel is in port to address the issue

C) Return control to the bridge steering console

8 / 10

Once the emergency steering station is activated, which of the following should be used to steer the vessel?

A) Automatic pilot controls

D) Remote control from the bridge radio

C) The electronic joystick on the bridge

B) Manual hydraulic or electric controls at the local steering position

9 / 10

After the emergency has passed and bridge control is restored, what documentation should be completed?

B) Logbook entries detailing the incident, actions taken, and time of control transfer

C) Emergency steering station shutdown report

A) Maintenance schedule updates only

D) No documentation is required

10 / 10

After notifying the bridge, what is the next step in switching to the emergency steering position?

B) Engage the autopilot mode on the emergency steering

D) Shut down all electrical systems on board

A) Isolate the power supply to the bridge steering controls

C) Physically switch to manual control at the emergency steering station

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