Question 242Deck General70% to pass
You are on watch while your vessel is entering port with a pilot conning. The pilot gave a steering command to the helmsman who failed to acknowledge it by repeating the order. You have now enunciated the pilot's order to the helmsman and there is still no response. If the helmsman continues on the original course, you should immediately _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) take the helm and expedite the maneuver that the pilot ordered.
When a pilot is conning the vessel, the pilot's orders must be followed promptly and without hesitation. If the helmsman fails to acknowledge or respond to the pilot's order, the officer on watch is required to take immediate action to ensure the vessel is maneuvered as directed by the pilot. Waiting or deferring to the helmsman or pilot in this situation could result in a collision or grounding, which the officer on watch has a duty to prevent. The other options are incorrect because they do not involve the officer taking direct action to carry out the pilot's order.
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