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STEERING SYSTEMS (BRIDGE) CHECK LIST BEFORE DEPARTURE

DATE : TIME : ______________LT
1. Is gyro compass error satisfactory by observation or by
reference to wharf alignment ? Yes/No
2. Is there big different between gyro compass and
standard compass ? Yes/No
3. Is the steering gyro repeater satisfactorily lit ? Yes/No
4. Is the standard magnetic compass satisfactorily lit
and visible from the steering position ? Yes/No
5. Are autopilot controls properly set ? Yes/No
6. Is starting of steering motors from the Bridge
satisfactory ? Yes/No
7. Are running lights correctly lit on steering motor
controls panel ? Yes/No
8. Has manual steering been tested satisfactorily on each
steering systems ? Yes/No
9. Do all rudder angle indicators in good working order ? Yes/No
10. Are all rudder angle indicators correctly aligned with
the actual position of the rudder ? Yes/No
11 Is whistle in good working order ? Yes/No
12. Are all rudder angle indicators correctly lit ? Yes/No
13. Is the off course alarm working satisfactorily ? Yes/No
14. Have remote steering positions been satisfactory
tested ? Yes/No
15. Does the power failure alarm operate correctly ? Yes/No
16. Are all communication systems to the Steering Flat
in good working order ? Yes/No
17. Has the emergency steering been engaged and tested
within the last three months ? Yes/No
date of last test
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