You are on watch and the Pilot has the conn. The Master has temporarily gone below. The Pilot orders a course change which you are certain will put the vessel into imminent danger. Your first action should be to __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — countermand the order and immediately notify the Master

When imminent danger arises and immediate action is required, the watch officer must countermand an unsafe pilot order to protect the vessel, subsequently notifying the Master.