Elements and Performance Criteria
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- Maintainsteering gear arrangements
- Maintenance program for the steering gear arrangements on the vessel is prepared which fulfils all survey requirements
- Checks of the vessel's steering gear are carried out in accordance with planned maintenance procedures and manufacturer's instructions
- Any operational problems or faults with the vessel's steering gear are identified and appropriate maintenance action initiated
- Lubricants are applied to moving parts of steering gear in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Faulty steering gear equipment and parts are identified, reported and repaired or replaced in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and established procedures
- Required adjustments to the steering gear arrangements are carried out in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
- Records of maintenance work carried out are completed in accordance with planned procedures