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[接上页] (2) The test procedure shall include, where applicable, the operation of the following- (a) the main steering gear; (b) the auxiliary steering gear; (c) the remote steering gear control systems; (d) the steering positions located on the navigating bridge; (e) the emergency power supply; (f) the rudder angle indicators in relation to the actual position of the rudder; (g) the remote steering gear control system power failure alarms; (h) the steering gear power unit failure alarms; and (i) the automatic isolating arrangements and other automatic equipment required for steering gear.(3) The checks and tests shall, where applicable, include- (a) the full movement of the rudder or other like mechanism according to the required capabilities of the steering gear; (b) a visual inspection of the steering gear and its connecting linkage; and (c) the operation of the means of communication between the navigating bridge and the steering gear compartment.(4) The owner shall provide simple operating instructions, with a block diagram showing the changeover procedures, for the remote steering gear control systems and steering gear power units, and the master shall ensure that they are permanently displayed on the navigating bridge and in the steering gear compartment. (5) The master shall ensure that a person does not supervise the operation or maintenance of the steering gear unless that person is familiar with the operation of the steering systems fitted on the ship, and, where applicable, with the procedures for changing from one system to the other. (6) In addition to the routine checks and tests referred to in subregulations (1), (2) and (3), the master shall ensure that emergency steering gear drills which practise emergency steering gear procedures take place at least once every 3 months, such drills to include, where applicable, use of direct control from within the steering gear compartment, the communications procedure with the navigating bridge and the operation of alternative power supplies. (7) The date, time and place that the routine checks and tests referred to in subregulations (1), (2) and (3) are carried out and the date and details of emergency steering gear drills referred to in subregulation (6) shall be recorded by the master in the official logbook. (8) In ships not required to keep an official logbook, a record of each check, test and drill referred to in subregulation (7) shall be made by the master and be retained on board for a period of 6 months and be available for inspection on demand by the Superintendent or a surveyor of ships. (44 of 1995 s. 143) (Enacted 1989) Cap 369L reg 7 Penalties (1) A master who contravenes any provision of regulation 4, 5 or 6(1), (4), (5) or (6) or an owner who fails to comply with regulation 6(4) commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $10000 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (2) Any person who fails, without reasonable excuse, to carry out the checks required by regulation 4(4), 6(1), (2) or (3) after being directed to do so, commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $5000 and to imprisonment for 3 months. (3) A master who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with regulation 6(7) or (8) commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $1000. (Enacted 1989) |