Helmsman

As helmsman (also: helmsman ) one sailor is called, which controls a ship with the rudder according to the instructions of the helmsman, the nautical officer or the captain or skipper and the pilot.

In the Navy the best helmsman is called " battle helmsman ". This term has also found in the merchant navy entrance. This helmsman is used when it comes to very accurately controlling, for example in the area or at port or landing maneuvers.

In the recreational boating no special training is required for the helmsman. The skipper must have the license for that boat category, but unlike the road he must at no time the rudder itself use, but can leave it enabled each member of the crew, if it has reached the age of 16. Ultimately, however, he is responsible for the actions of the helmsman.

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Channel navigation, helmsman on the bridge of a container ship - 2009

Container ship in the docking maneuver, captain at the helm driving and in the port bridge - 2009

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