CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 3 Q1

1 / 10

Who must participate in testing the steering gear prior to departure according to SOLAS?

A) Only the master

C) Both engineering and deck officers

D) The shore maintenance crew

B) Only the deck officers

2 / 10

What SOLAS requirement involves the operation of emergency power supplies for the steering gear before departure?

B) Checking that emergency power can operate the steering gear for at least 30 minutes

A) Testing only if the primary power source is unavailable

C) Ensuring that emergency power operates without the main power source

D) Testing is not required for emergency power supplies

3 / 10

What is the purpose of testing the steering gear alarm systems before departure, as required by SOLAS?

A) To calibrate the alarms

D) To reduce the workload of the engineering team

C) To monitor fuel consumption

B) To ensure alarms are functional and alert crew to steering gear malfunctions

4 / 10

According to SOLAS, what is one of the requirements for testing steering gear prior to a vessel’s departure from port?

D) The test should be conducted after the vessel has left port

A) Testing must be performed only by the chief engineer

B) The full movement of the rudder from hard-over to hard-over must be tested

C) Testing should only cover the steering console controls

5 / 10

What steering gear test must be conducted at least every three months while a vessel is on passage, according to SOLAS?

D) Resetting the rudder angle indicator

C) Switching off the steering gear for maintenance

B) Running the main and auxiliary steering gear from the bridge control system

A) Testing only if steering issues are reported

6 / 10

What SOLAS requirement ensures that steering gear response times are acceptable during the three-monthly tests?

B) Testing only when conditions permit

A) Timed test of rudder movement from hard-over to hard-over

C) Operating the steering gear continuously for an hour

D) Testing only under light load

7 / 10

Why does SOLAS require that hydraulic fluid levels in the steering gear system be checked before sailing?

B) To maintain proper pressure and avoid steering failure

A) To ensure efficient fuel consumption

D) To increase vessel speed

C) To reduce the weight of the vessel

8 / 10

Why does SOLAS mandate the operation of the emergency steering system every three months?

D) To test the speed of the vessel

C) To allow for routine maintenance

B) To ensure the crew is familiar with emergency steering procedures and that the system functions properly

A) To practice emergency procedures only in severe weather

9 / 10

Which crew members should be involved in the three-monthly steering gear tests according to SOLAS?

D) Any available crew members

B) Only deck officers

C) Both engineering and deck officers

A) Only engineering officers

10 / 10

At three-month intervals, SOLAS requires what additional test for steering gear on vessels with two independent steering systems?

C) Testing only one system to conserve energy

A) Testing both systems simultaneously

D) Using the emergency system only

B) Testing each system independently to verify redundancy

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