NVIC 06-14 Task 1.3.B

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

RFPNW-X1.3 Change-over from automatic pilot to hand steering and vice versa

On a vessel underway or on a simulator, at sea speed, when hearing the command to put steering into auto pilot,

the candidate changes the steering mode from hand steering to autopilot.

The candidate:

1. Repeats the order;
2. Puts the wheel amidships;
3. Verifies the course dialed into the auto pilot is the same as the course to be steered;
4. Switches the steering mode from hand to auto pilot;
5. Verifies that the auto pilot is responding properly; and 6. States: “She’s in auto pilot.”