USCG Exam PracticeWatch duties, terminology, and instrumentation
When the bridge orders 'all ahead two-thirds' via the engine order telegraph, what action confirms to the bridge that the engine room has received and is carrying out the order?
- A. The lee helmsman verbally repeats the order to the conning officer
- ✓ The engine room matches its pointer to the bridge telegraph position, answering the bellCorrect
- C. The watch engineer calls the bridge on the sound-powered phone
- D. The bell book entry is completed by the bridge watch
Why B is correct
NAVEDTRA 14067 §2-2 explains that after the lee helmsman moves the telegraph handle to the ordered position, the engine room matches its pointer to answer the bell, showing the order is understood and being carried out. The lee helmsman then reports this answer to the conning officer.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14067 §2-2