USCG Exam PracticeAB watchkeeping and helm commands
The conning officer orders 'meet her' while the ship is in a turn. What action does this order require of the helmsman?
- ✓ Apply opposite rudder to check the swingCorrect
- B. Center the rudder to stop further turning
- C. Reduce rudder angle by half to slow the rate of turn
- D. Hold the current rudder angle until the ordered heading is reached
Why A is correct
'Meet her' is a heading order directing the helmsman to use opposite (counter) rudder to check the vessel's swing. It is distinct from 'rudder amidships,' which simply removes rudder angle, and from 'ease the rudder,' which only reduces the existing angle.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14067 §2-1