What Does a Helmsman Do?

Helmsmen are members of the crew on the highest rank of the operational level on an inland vessel. They perform a variety of duties concerned with the operation and upkeep of deck department areas, the engine and other equipment, mooring and unmooring, as well as the steering of the ship as the main task.

Is helmsman a captain?

As nouns the difference between helmsman and captain

is that helmsman is (nautical) a member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering while captain is a chief or leader.

What does helmsman mean?

: a person (especially a man) who steers a ship or boat. See the full definition for helmsman in the English Language Learners Dictionary.