Q7. With reference to the SOLAS 1974/1978 Convention as amended, which outlines mandatory requirements for steering gear tests and drills?
A. Describe the test procedure to be carried out within the, 12 hours before departure on a sea-voyage;
B. Describe the emergency steering drills that must take place at least once every, 3 months;
C. State how often the test in (A) and the drill in (B) should be carried out for ships which regularly engage on voyages of short duration.
Q6. Steering system failure has caused shipping casualties and oil pollution. Discuss
a) The causes of such failure (8)
b) The precaution necessary in design, operation, and maintenance of these systems. (6)
c) Requirements on tankers, which was made mandatory after the shipping casualty. (6)
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