OICNW Task 1.8.A

Steering gear test

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 1.8.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Plan and conduct a passage and determine position

OICNW-A1.08 Steering control system

Knowledge of steering control systems, operational procedures and change-over from manual to automatic control and vice versa. Adjustment of controls for optimum performance
Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel or on a simulator,

the candidate conducts the pre-departure test of the vessel’s steering gear.

The candidate:

  1. Turns on the steering control system;

  2. Aligns the steering gyro-repeater with the master gyro-compass;

  3. Tests the controls for switching pumps and motors between the port and starboard steering systems after the required warm-up period; and

  4. Tests the steering systems as follows:

    a. When the control is switched to hand steering, the rudder is tested throughout its full range of motion: and

    b. When the control is switched to non- follow-up, the rudder is tested throughout its full range of motion.