Deck General USCG Q#230 (Set 7)

What does the helm command "meet her" mean?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — use rudder to check the swing

"Meet her" is a standard helm order instructing the helmsman to apply counter-rudder to check and arrest the vessel's swing as it approaches a desired heading.

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