USCG Exam PracticeAB watchkeeping and helm commands
The conning officer orders 'shift your rudder' when the vessel has 10 degrees right rudder applied. What is the correct helmsman response?
- A. Return the rudder to amidships and await further orders.
- ✓ Apply 10 degrees left rudder.Correct
- C. Apply full left rudder to counteract the existing swing.
- D. Ease the rudder to 5 degrees right and report.
Why B is correct
NAVEDTRA 14067 §2-1 defines 'shift your rudder' as putting the rudder over the same number of degrees on the opposite side. With 10 degrees right rudder applied, the helmsman shifts to 10 degrees left rudder.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14067 §2-1