Deck General · Conning — Helm Orders
When the conning officer gives a helm order, the helmsman should:
- ASilently comply
- BAsk another crew member
- CRepeat the order back, execute it, and report when it is carried out✓ Correct
- DLog it for later
Explanation
Closed-loop communication is mandatory at the helm: the helmsman repeats the order verbatim, carries it out, and reports completion (e.g., 'steady on one-three-five'). This confirms the order was heard correctly and prevents wrong-helm errors.
Authority: STCW; bridge resource management
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