Emergency measures for ship steering gear failure

Emergency measures for steering gear failure:

1. Hang a signal that the ship is out of control, including flags and lights. This will allow other ships to avoid you. The bridge is responsible for the lookout, various reports, communications, etc.

2. Activate the emergency rudder. This should be practiced every 3 months. As long as the steering gear is not completely damaged, there are 2 sets of systems in terms of power supply, hydraulic power source and other aspects to activate the emergency rudder. Steering, steering next to the machine in the steering gear room, steering the ship to a safe place.

3. Report to the nearest maritime search and rescue center and maritime bureau for shore-based assistance. (This is mandatory and legal)

4. If the situation is completely out of control, it is best to lower double anchors, stop the ship, and warn navigation ships to avoid it.

5. Request tugboat rescue

6. All crew members on the ship should be prepared to abandon ship in advance, just in case.

7. Ask the engineering department personnel to repair the steering gear.

8. After the accident, go to the nearest port or the first port after returning to the country to make a written report to the maritime department.