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Q9. with reference to the 1978 SOLAS protocol 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.  (6)

(b) Describe the emergency steering drills that must take place at least every 3 months. (5)

(c) State how often the tests in (a) and the drill in (b) should be carried out for ships which regularly engaged on voyages of short duration (5)