Exam Question

with reference to the 1978 SOLAS protocol which outlines mandatory requirements for steerng gear tests and drilis:

(a) Describe the test procedure to be carried out within the 12 hours before departure on a sea voyage.

(b) Describe the emergency steering drills that must take place at least every 3 months (5)

(c) State how often the tests in (a) and the drills in (b) should be carried out for ships which regularly engaged on vovages of short duration (5)