- With reference to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), state the requirements for the routine testing of steering gears:
(a) prior to sailing from port;(5)
(b) at three monthly intervals while the vessel is proceeding on passage.(5)
CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 3 SOLAS Q1
- With reference to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS 1974, as amended) Chapter XI section 2 – the International Ship and Port Security Code:
(a) list the FIVE basic requirements for ships in order to comply with the code;(5)
(b) list the basic procedures that will be required to be put in place in order for the vessel to operate at security level one.(5)
CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 3 SOLAS Q2
- SOLAS requires regular testing of Emergency Sources of Electrical Power.
Describe the recommended routine testing procedure for the emergency generator, in accordance with Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) guidance.(10)