Within 12 hours before departure, the ship’s steering gear shall be checked and tested by the ship’s crew. The test procedure shall include, where applicable, the operation of the following:
- The main steering gear;
- The auxiliary steering gear;
- The remote steering gear control systems;
- The steering positions located on the navigation bridge;
- The emergency power supply;
- The rudder angle indicators in relation to the actual position of the rudder;
- The remote steering gear control system power failure alarms;
- The steering gear power unit failure alarms; and
- Automatic isolating arrangements and other automatic equipment.
The checks and tests shall include:
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