<P> A helmsman or helm is a person who steers a ship , sailboat , submarine , other type of maritime vessel , or spacecraft . On small vessels , particularly privately owned noncommercial vessels , the functions of skipper and helmsman may be combined in one person . On larger vessels , there is a separate officer of the watch , who is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and gives orders to the helmsman . In the merchant marine , the person at the helm is usually an able seaman , particularly during ship arrivals , departures , and while maneuvering in restricted waters or other conditions requiring precise steering . An ordinary seaman is commonly restricted to steering in open waters . Moreover , military ships may have a seaman or quartermaster at the helm . </P>
<P> A helmsman or helm is a person who steers a ship , sailboat , submarine , other type of maritime vessel , or spacecraft . On small vessels , particularly privately owned noncommercial vessels , the functions of skipper and helmsman may be combined in one person . On larger vessels , there is a separate officer of the watch , who is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and gives orders to the helmsman . In the merchant marine , the person at the helm is usually an able seaman , particularly during ship arrivals , departures , and while maneuvering in restricted waters or other conditions requiring precise steering . An ordinary seaman is commonly restricted to steering in open waters . Moreover , military ships may have a seaman or quartermaster at the helm . </P>
a person who drive ship is called what
a person who drive ship is called what
helmsman
helmsman