M500-2.1.4

Emergency steering systems

M500-2 · Response to Emergencies · M500-2.1 Response to Navigational Emergency

Covers the regulatory requirements, practical conduct, and command responsibilities for emergency steering drills under SOLAS V/26, distinguishing the pre-departure gear test from the quarterly emergency steering drill.

Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA Master (Yachts less than 500 GT) oral examination syllabus. Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.