What does the helm command "Steady as you go" mean?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — steer the course you are on now
The command "Steady as you go" requires the helmsman to steady the vessel on whatever exact compass heading it is pointing toward at the precise instant the order is completed.
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