NVIC 06-14 Task 1.2.D

Steer the ship and also comply with helm orders in the English language

RFPNW-X1.2 Helm orders

On a vessel underway or on a simulator, when the rudder is more than 5° right (starboard) or left (port), when hearing the command in English “Ease to 5,”

the candidate turns the helm to reduce the angle of the rudder until the indicator shows the rudder angle is right (starboard) or left (port) 5°.

The candidate:

1. Repeats the order;
2. Immediately turns the helm to reduce the rudder angle;
3. Stops turning the helm when the rudder angle indicator reads right (starboard) or left (port) 5°; and
4. States: “The rudder is right (starboard) or left (port) 5.”