You are a watchstanding mate and have come to the bridge to relieve the watch. After reviewing the chart and having been briefed by the off-going mate, you are now ready to effect the relief. The watch is officially transferred to you after __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — you say, "I relieve you" and you state the course per gyro and magnetic compasses

Standard bridge watch relief procedures require the relieving officer to verify the vessel's current heading on both gyro and magnetic compasses and explicitly state the transfer of responsibility per accepted professional seamanship.