Steering gear

ASteering Gearis the equipment provided on

ships to turn the ship to left (Port side) or to right
(Starboard side) while in motion during sailing.
The Steering Gear works only when the ship is in
motion and,does not work when the ship is
stationary.

 There are four main types of steering gears

employed for power operation of the rudder:

the
the
the
the

steam steering gear,

hydraulic steering gear,
electric steering gear and
electro-hydraulic steering gear.

 The total system may be considered made up of three

parts: control equipment, a power unit and a
transmission to the rudder stock

Power
unit

Rudder
stock
Tiller

Control
Transmission
equipmentunit

Rudder

 The first part conveys a signal or desired

rudder angle from the bridge (wheel
house).
The second one provides the force, when
required, to move the rudder to that angle.
The third is the means by which the
movement of the rudder is accomplished.