CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 3 Q1

1 / 10

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

D) The shore maintenance crew

C) Both engineering and deck officers

A) Only the master

B) Only the deck officers

2 / 10

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

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

C) To allow for routine maintenance

D) To test the speed of the vessel

A) To practice emergency procedures only in severe weather

3 / 10

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

D) Testing only under light load

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

B) Testing only when conditions permit

C) Operating the steering gear continuously for an hour

4 / 10

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

D) To reduce the workload of the engineering team

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

C) To monitor fuel consumption

A) To calibrate the alarms

5 / 10

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

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

C) Switching off the steering gear for maintenance

D) Resetting the rudder angle indicator

A) Testing only if steering issues are reported

6 / 10

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

D) Any available crew members

A) Only engineering officers

C) Both engineering and deck officers

B) Only deck officers

7 / 10

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

D) Testing is not required for emergency power supplies

A) Testing only if the primary power source is unavailable

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

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

8 / 10

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

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

A) Testing must be performed only by the chief engineer

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

C) Testing should only cover the steering console controls

9 / 10

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

D) To increase vessel speed

A) To ensure efficient fuel consumption

C) To reduce the weight of the vessel

B) To maintain proper pressure and avoid steering failure

10 / 10

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

D) Using the emergency system only

C) Testing only one system to conserve energy

A) Testing both systems simultaneously

B) Testing each system independently to verify redundancy

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