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IV- SAFETY
G - Hydraulic tiller system
G1 - System Definition
The steering system is a hydraulic system:
- The ship's wheels drive a manual hydraulic pump.
- This pump operates the 2 hydraulic cylinders fixed on the 2 stock arms.
- An electric autopilot pump is installed in parallel with the manual pump. This pump operates the same
hydraulic cylinders.
Electrohydraulic pump
Bypass valve
Rudder stock Hydraulic cylinder
Rudder
Starboard machine room
Isolation valve