What is meaning of steering gear unit system as per SOLAS ?

“Steering Gear Power Unit” means as per SOLAS :

(i)  In the cause of electrical steering gear, the electric motor and its associated equipment;
(ii) In the case electro-hydraulic steering gear the electric motor, its associated electrical equipments and connected pumps ;and
(iii) In the case of steam hydraulic or pneumatic hydraulic steering gear, the driving engine and connected pump; 

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“Steering Gear Control System” means the equipment by which orders are transmitted from the navigating bridge to the steering gear power units, steering gear control system comprise transmitters, receivers, hydraulic control pumps and their associated motors, motor controllers, piping and cables.

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