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You are on watch while your vessel is entering port with a pilot conning. The pilot gives a steering command to the helmsman who fails to acknowledge it by repeating the command. You should immediately take which action?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Bridge team communication protocol during pilotage • The standard "command–repeat–execute–report" loop for helm orders • The officer of the watch’s responsibility when the pilot is conning the vessel

💭 Think About

• Who is directly responsible for making sure helm orders are heard, understood, and carried out correctly in real time? • In a time‑critical situation, is it better to route concerns up the chain of command first, or to close the communication loop on the bridge right away? • What is the quickest, clearest way to correct a missing repeat‑back without creating confusion between pilot, helmsman, and master?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify who has immediate control of the ship’s movements at that moment (pilot vs. master vs. officer of the watch). • Recall what the helmsman is required to do when a steering command is given (how must it be acknowledged?). • Choose the option that both restores the proper repeat‑back procedure and ensures the helmsman executes the command without delay.

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