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OICEW-5-1A

Steering gear test

Function: Marine engineering at the operational level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems

A4.1 Basic construction and operation principles of machinery systems, including:

  1. marine diesel engine
  2. marine steam turbine
  3. marine gas turbine
  4. marine boiler
  5. shafting installations, including propeller
  6. other auxiliaries, including various pumps, air compressor, purifier, fresh water generator, heat exchanger, refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems
  7. steering gear
  8. automatic control systems
  9. fluid flow and characteristics of lubricating oil, fuel oil and cooling systems
  10. deck machinery

Steering gear test

Assessed in: EN-4231 Sea Term IV Engine

Condition

Aboard ship at steering room station or in an approved simulator.

Behavior

Plan, describe and conduct an operational steering gear test, describing actions as they are being performed.

Standard

  1. Plan reflects proper sequence of actions, is complete, and conforms to the requirements of regulations, manufacturer’s instructions and ship’s procedures;
  2. Operational steering gear test is conducted according to plan and all reports of observations and tests are accurate and complete;
  3. Actions taken are correctly and completely described;
  4. Required steps taken are verified by assessor utilizing sample checklist as a guide;
  5. No safety violations are observed.