You are on watch while your vessel is entering port with a pilot conning. The pilot gave a steering command to the helmsman who failed to acknowledge it by repeating the order. You have now enunciated the pilot's order to the helmsman and there is still no response. If the helmsman continues on the original course, you should immediately __________.

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Option D: take the helm and expedite the maneuver that the pilot ordered. When a helmsman fails to respond or acknowledge a pilot's critical maneuvering command, the watch officer must intervene immediately to execute the order and ensure vessel safety.