What are modes of Steering Gear?

  • This mode of steering is not done with a steering wheel but with a NFU Lever.
  • The NFU lever does not have any markings. As long as it is kept pressed, the rudder will continue turning and stop the moment the lever is released.
  • This mode is used when ships telemotor system fails. In that case, the NFU lever sends rudder setting directly to the Control Unit.
  • To return the rudder to the midship, the NFU lever will have to be pressed to the opposite side of the initial movement and kept pressed till the rudder is amidship.

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