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Sample questions and answers
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Select the phrase which most accurately completes the following statement. “According to the SOLAS rules the rudder speed should be at least 35-0-30 degrees in a maximum of 28 seconds for ...
One correct answer
... the main steering gear of all ships, other than those with special requirements, such as those with non-conventional steering arrangements✓ Correct answer
... only cargo ships above 10,000 DWT or passenger ships carrying more than 50 passengers
... the main and auxiliary steering gear of all ships, other than those with special requirements, such as those with non-conventional steering arrangements
... only oil and chemical tankers and gas carriers
Which one of these statements about the force developed by a hydraulic system is true?
One correct answer
Force equals pressure times area✓ Correct answer
Force equals pressure divided by area
Force equals pressure plus area
Pressure equals force times area
Which of the following statements best describes the typical maintenance program for changing the hydraulic oil used in steering gear?
One correct answer
Even small solid particles will cause wear, whilst moisture will cause corrosion so the oil needs to be changed regularly✓ Correct answer
Provided the oil remains incompressible oil changes are not required
Steering gear power actuators are very robust and oil should never need to be changed
Provided the oil viscosity remains within acceptable limits, the oil does not need changing
Which one of the following statements best describes the purpose of the upper radial bearing in a rotary vane steering gear, and how it is lubricated?
One correct answer
It takes up the radial loads generated by horizontal forces on the rudder and is lubricated by the steering gear system oil✓ Correct answer
It takes up the radial loads generated by horizontal forces on the rudder and is separately lubricated by oil or grease
It takes up the radial loads generated by the weight of the rudder and is lubricated by the steering gear system oil
It takes up the radial loads generated by the weight of the rudder and is separately lubricated by oil or grease
Which one of the following are the alarms that should be fitted to an electro-hydraulic steering gear according to the SOLAS rules?
One correct answer
Power failure for the motors, power failure for the control system, failure of any phase of a three phase electrical supply, electrical overload, and low level alarms for each hydraulic fluid reservoir.✓ Correct answer
Power failure for the motors, power failure for the control system, electrical short circuit, electrical overload, and low level alarms for each hydraulic fluid reservoir
Power failure for the motors, power failure for the control system, failure of any phase of a three phase electrical supply, electrical short circuit, and low level alarms for each hydraulic fluid reservoir
Power failure for the motors, power failure for the control system, and low level alarms for each hydraulic fluid reservoir
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