# 02 - Steering Gear Failure

### Bridge Emergency Actions

```checklist
1. [ ] Master ....................................... CALLED
2. [ ] Chief Engineer ............................... CALLED
3. [ ] Manual Steering ............................. ENGAGED
4. [ ] Both Steering Pumps ......................... STARTED
5. [ ] Vessel Speed to Minimum .................... ADJUSTED
6. [ ] Not Under Command Signal .................. EXHIBITED
7. [ ] Emergency Steering Coms ................. ESTABLISHED
8. [ ] Emergency Steering .......................... STARTED
9. [ ] MRCC and Nearby Vessels ..................... ALERTED
10. [ ] DPA and Company ........................... CONTACTED
```

### Engine Room Emergency Actions

```checklist
11. [ ] Bridge / Engine Room Coms ............... ESTABLISHED
12. [ ] All Generators .............................. STARTED
13. [ ] Bow Thruster ................................ STARTED
14. [ ] Steering System Fault ....................... LOCATED
15. [ ] Electrical Supply to Steering ............... CHECKED
16. [ ] Steering Oil Levels ......................... CHECKED
17. [ ] Updating Bridge .......................... CONTINUOUS
```

### Before Resuming Passage

```checklist
18. [ ] All Systems Functionality ................... CHECKED
19. [ ] Regular Navigation Signals .................. CHANGED
20. [ ] Navigation and Traffic in Vicinity ......... ASSESSED
21. [ ] DPA and Company of Resolution .............. INFORMED
```