Helm Commands
Intro to RFPNW
Lookout
Helm Basics
100

What is a full Rudder

30 degrees either side of amidship.

100

What watch will a student be able to stand at the completion of this course. 

Lookout

100

How early do you assume the lookout watch?

15 minutes early. 

100

How early does the helmsman arrive to watch?

15 minutes early

200

If unsure of the last given helm command what does the helmsman do. 

Say Orders to helm.

200

Who can sign off your quals. 

Qualified Assessor

200

What do you report?

Anything in sight

200

Who gives the orders to the helmsman?

Watch Officer 

300

What is rudder amidship?

0 degrees on the rudder angle indicator. 

300

What is a length of a work day at sea for experience for RFPNW?

8 hours. 

300

What do you not report?


Time

300

What is the purpose of a helmsman?

To steer the ship

400

Who gives the helm commands?

Watch Officer

400

What exams will you receive in this course?   

A 40 question written exam, and a practical test on the simulator. 

400

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. 

400

In order for the master to give an order to the helmsman he/ she must first say____.

The Captain has the conn. 

500

What will the captain say when he gives an order to the helm?

The captain has the conn.  

500

How many hours of instruction is this course?

40 hours. 

500

Who does the lookout report to?

Watch officer

500

If a harbor pilot is onboard and the master and pilot give conflicting orders the helmsman follows the ______ orders. 

Masters