Question 244 Deck General

A) countermand the order and immediately notify the Master is the correct answer. The reasoning is that as the officer on watch, you have a duty to ensure the safe operation of the vessel. If you are certain that the pilot's order will put the vessel in imminent danger, you have the authority and responsibility to countermand that order immediately, regardless of who has the conn. You must then notify the Master as soon as possible to ensure they are aware of the situation and can take appropriate action. The other options are incorrect because: B) notifying the Master and awaiting further orders may delay a critical intervention; C) making a log entry does not prevent the immediate danger; and D) sounding the general alarm may not be the most appropriate first action in this scenario.