Exam Question

With reference to the SOLAS 1974 Convention as amended, which outlines mandatory requirements for steering gear tests and drills:

(a) Describe the test procedure to be carried out within the 12 hours before departure on a sea-voyage. (8)

(b) Describe the emergency steering drills that must take place at least once in 3 months; (8)

(c) State how offen the test in (a) and the drill in (b) should be carried out for ships which regularly engage on voyages of short duration. (4)