To have control the steering of the ship at such emergency situation with manual measure from within the steering gear room, an emergency steering system is used.
An emergency steering system, as the name suggests, is a system which is used during the failure of the main steering system of the ship. The article explains as to what exactly is the steering system and what the procedure for starting the emergency steering system is.
Capable of putting the rudder 15° on one side to 15° on the other side in 60 seconds, when vessel at the deepest draft and running ahead at ½ maximum ahead service speed or 7 knots whichever is greater. Adequate strength and capable of steering at a navigable speed.
