Know your Nautical terminology
In maneuvering the ship, the connning officer issues helm commands in a prescribed form. It is the duty of the helmsman to repeat back the order and then carry out the command EXACTLY as ordered.
Helm commands
For course changes of 10° or less, a specific rudder angle is not given. This allows the Helm to use up to 10° of rudder to make the course change.
The standard command is: Direction: “Come right/left”•Course to steer: “Steer course ___”
Desired action: Increase or decrease rudder angle from a previously ordered angle
Command: “Increase your rudder to ____" or “ease your rudder to ___”
Note: Anytime a new rudder angle is ordered, a steering/steady course must be repeated if it is desired
Desired action: Steady the ship on the current heading
Command: “Steady as she goes”
When given, the Helm immediately determines ship’s head at the instant of the command, and steadies the ship on that course. This should normally be given only with the rudder at or near amidships.
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