Steering gear

Question 1

Electrical steering gear regulations?

Answer 1

Arranged to automatically restart the main and auxiliary when there’s a power failure
Audible and visual alarm on the bridge in the event of a power failure
Short circuit protection for the steering gear control circuit
The power circuit and control circuit will be sep

Power Supply: An alternative power supply, typically from the emergency source

Control Systems: Two independent steering gear control systems must be provided and arranged so that a single failure in one does not render the other inoperative.

Question 2

What are the steering gear alarms?

Answer 2

Loss of power
Low Oil level
High oil temperature
High bilge level