Engineering

What are Steering Gear requirements as per SOLAS?

  • Following the loss of steering capability due to a single failure of any part of the piping system or in one of the power units, steering Capability shall be regained within 45sec; and
  • Where the steering gear includes only a single rudder actuator Special consideration is given to stress analysis for the design Including fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics analysis, as appropriate, to the material used, to the installation of sealing Arrangements, and to testing and inspection and to the provision Of effective maintenance.
  • In consideration of the foregoing, the Administration shall adopt regulations which include the Provisions of the guidelines for acceptance of non-duplicated.

 

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