Helm Commands
What is a full Rudder
30 degrees either side of amidship.
What watch will a student be able to stand at the completion of this course.
Lookout
How early do you assume the lookout watch?
15 minutes early.
How early does the helmsman arrive to watch?
15 minutes early
If unsure of the last given helm command what does the helmsman do.
Say Orders to helm.
Who can sign off your quals.
Qualified Assessor
What do you report?
Anything in sight
Who gives the orders to the helmsman?
Watch Officer
What is rudder amidship?
0 degrees on the rudder angle indicator.
What is a length of a work day at sea for experience for RFPNW?
8 hours.
What do you not report?
Time
What is the purpose of a helmsman?
To steer the ship
Who gives the helm commands?
Watch Officer
What exams will you receive in this course?
A 40 question written exam, and a practical test on the simulator.
How does a lookout give a report to the bridge when reporting a ship?
Bridge lookout I have a ship off the port bow about a mile out traveling left to right.
In order for the master to give an order to the helmsman he/ she must first say____.
The Captain has the conn.
What will the captain say when he gives an order to the helm?
The captain has the conn.
How many hours of instruction is this course?
40 hours.
Who does the lookout report to?
Watch officer
If a harbor pilot is onboard and the master and pilot give conflicting orders the helmsman follows the ______ orders.
Masters