STEERING GEAR REGS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2025

According to 46 CFR Part 113, what would be the maximum time delay period allowed for a ships steering system to reach a 15 degree right rudder helm order from midships, before an alarm condition will be indicated? a) 5 seconds b) 10 seconds c) 15 seconds d) 20 seconds - ANSWER b According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), a power driven auxiliary steering gear for a vessel capable of a 20 knot service speed, must be capable of producing a specific range of rudder movement at which of the minimum speeds listed below? a) 7 knots b) 10 knots c) 15 knots d) 20 knots - ANSWER b Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require hydraulic steering gear systems to be equipped with a means of steadying the rudder in an emergency. This may be accomplished with ______. a) a suitable arrangement of stop valves in the main piping b) a positive arrangement for stopping the rudder before the rudder stops are reached c) a suitable arrangement of block and tackle powered by winches d) buffer arrangements to relieve the gear from shocks to the rudder - ANSWER a An electric driven steering gear power unit is required by Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) to be capable of putting the rudder over from 15° on one side to 15° on the other side in not more than 60 seconds under emergency power with the vessel running ahead. For a 20 knot vessel, this test must be carried out at ______. a) 7 knots b) 10 knot