OICNW-1-6A
Steering gear test
Function: Navigation at the operational level
| Competence | Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency | Task |
|---|---|---|
|
Plan and conduct a passage and determine position |
A1.08 Steering control systems Knowledge of steering control systems, operational procedures and change-over from manual to automatic control and vice versa. Adjustment of controls for optimum performance |
Steering gear test |
Assessed in: MT-4371 Sea Term IV Deck
Note: or MT-3372. Shall be completed by the end of MT-4371.
Condition
On a vessel or a full mission ship simulator.
Behavior
Conduct the pre-departure test of the vessel’s steering gear.
Standard
- The steering control system is turned on.
- The steering gyro repeater is aligned with the master gyro-compass.
- After the required warm up period, the controls for switching pumps and motors between the port and starboard steering systems are tested.
- Both port and starboard steering systems are tested as follows:
- When the control is switched to hand steering, the rudder is tested throughout its full range of motion.
- When the control is switched to non follow-up, the rudder is tested throughout its full range of motion.
