Regulation 29 Steering Gear Quiz

Source: International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), Chapter II-1 (Construction – Structure, Subdivision and Stability, Machinery and Electrical Installations), Part C (Machinery Installations), Regulation 29.
Reference: imorules.com – Regulation 29

5. Under Regulation 29(4.2), the auxiliary steering gear must be capable of putting the rudder over from 15° on one side to 15° on the other in not more than 60 s, with the ship running ahead at one half of the maximum ahead service speed or a speed of:

A) 5 knots, whichever is greater B) 7 knots, whichever is greater C) 10 knots, whichever is greater D) 12 knots, whichever is greater

SOLAS Chapter II-1, Part C – Regulation 29: Steering Gear