NVIC 06-14 Task 1.2.F

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 15° right (starboard) when hearing the command in English “Shift your Rudder, “

the candidate turns the helm to the left (port) until the indicator shows the rudder angle is left (port) 15°.

The candidate:

1. Repeats the order;
2. Immediately turns the helm to the left (port);
3. Stops turning the helm when the rudder angle indicator reads left (port) 15°;
4. States: “The rudder is left (port) 15;” and 5. States the vessel’s heading in 10° increments until a new heading is provided (e. g., “passing 060°”).