| You are a watchstanding mate and have come to the
bridge to relieve the watch. After reviewing the chart and having been briefed by the off-going mate, you are now ready to effect the relief. The watch is officially transferred to you after ____________________ . |
| A) you state the vessel's
charted position, present course and port of destination |
| B) the mate being relieved
tells you the vessel's course and speed and states that you have the watch |
| C) you say, "I relieve you" and you state the course per gyro and magnetic compasses |
| D) the mate being relieved
says, "You have the conn" and you state the ship's course |