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What is Ease To Five?

Ease To Five Helm order instructing the helmsman to reduce rudder angle to five degrees while maintaining course adjustment.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Ease To Five” Used in Practice?

Pilot to helmsman: 'Ease to five.' Reduce rudder to five degrees to control turn rate.

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STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Ease To Five?

Helm order instructing the helmsman to reduce rudder angle to five degrees while maintaining course adjustment.

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