Helmsman

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A helmsman relies upon visual references, a magnetic and gyrocompass, and a rudder angle indicator to steer a steady course as directed by the mate or other officer on the bridge. The bridge of the freighter shown here has two steering stands. This redundancy is a safety measure in case one of the steering mechanisms that controls the ship's rudder fails.
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A helmsman relies upon visual references, a magnetic and gyrocompass, and a rudder angle indicator to steer a steady course as directed by the mate or other officer on the bridge. The bridge of the freighter shown here has two steering stands. This redundancy is a safety measure in case one of the steering mechanisms that controls the ship's rudder fails.

A helmsman is a person who steers a ship. In the merchant marine this is usually an Able seaman. In the Navy it is a seaman or a quartermaster. Mao Zedong is commonly known as the "Great Helmsman".


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