Q4. A. Describe with the aid of sketches where necessary a vane type steering gear showing how to weight of the rudder and stock are carried and the arrangement that allow for wear down;
B. State how the vanes described in (A) are secured and the method of sealing the edges;
C. State how, if necessary, the steering gear is locked for rudder maintenance.
Q1. You have been appointed as the Second Engineer of an eight years old vessel, recently purchased by your shipping company. Write a report to the engineering superintendent covering the inspection of main propulsion machinery carried out by you, to ensure its trouble free operation.
Q2. A. Describe the procedure to be adopted for the inspection of a safety valve fitted to an exhaust gas fired auxiliary boiler stating, with reasons, which parts should receive particularly close attention.
B. Describe the procedure for the setting of safety valves of exhaust gas operated auxiliary boilers;
C. Explain the required action a watch-keeping engineer should take after the setting of safety valves as in (B)
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