Exam Question
(a) Sketch a four-ram steering gear arrangement capable of 100% redundancy. (8)
(b) Describe the operation of the arrangement sketched in (a). (8)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
MEKG
📅 Feb 2026
Reference Answer
### (a) Sketch of a Four-Ram Steering Gear (100% Redundancy)
A diagram of a four-ram electro-hydraulic steering gear should clearly illustrate the following key components, arranged to provide full redundancy as per SOLAS requirements. The system is essentially two independent two-ram steering gears acting on a common tiller.
**Key Components to be Illustrated:**
1. **Rudder Stock:** The central pivot point, transmitting torque to the rudder.
A diagram of a four-ram electro-hydraulic steering gear should clearly illustrate the following key components, arranged to provide full redundancy as per SOLAS requirements. The system is essentially two independent two-ram steering gears acting on a common tiller.
**Key Components to be Illustrated:**
1. **Rudder Stock:** The central pivot point, transmitting torque to the rudder.
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