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 __________. |
A) ask the Pilot to repeat the command since the helmsman failed to hear it |
B) repeat the Pilot's command a second time and notify the Master |
C) tell the helmsman to ask the Pilot to repeat any command that he fails to hear or understand |
D) take the helm and expedite the maneuver that the pilot ordered |