Question 662General Subjects - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is B) II only. When the helm angle position is changed, the degree of tilting plate (box) angle will be proportional to the amount of helm angle input. This is because the steering gear system is designed such that the tilting plate angle directly corresponds to the helm angle, allowing for precise control of the vessel's steering. On the other hand, the rate of steering gear ram movement is not necessarily proportional to the amount of helm angle input. The rate of ram movement can be influenced by various factors, such as the hydraulic system's capacity, the load on the steering gear, and the speed of the vessel. Therefore, option I is not correct. The other options, A) I only and D) Neither I nor II, are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the relationship between the helm angle and the corresponding events in the steering gear system.