USCG Exam PracticeAB watchkeeping and helm commands
When the lee helmsman moves the engine order telegraph handle to 'all ahead full' and the engine room matches its pointer, what does the engine room's matching of the pointer signify?
- ✓ The order is understood and is being carried outCorrect
- B. The engine has already reached the ordered speed
- C. The engine room requests confirmation before executing the order
- D. The order has been logged in the bell book by the engineer
Why A is correct
When the engine room matches its pointer to the bridge telegraph, it is answering the bell — signifying the order is understood and being carried out. It does not confirm that the ordered speed has been achieved, nor does it request confirmation.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14067 §2-2