On navy ships, neither the ship's navigator nor the ship's pilot is usually the conning officer, whereas on merchant ships the conning officer may be the captain, the deck officer or the pilot.

Conn (nautical) In nautical terminology, the conn refers to the authority and responsibility for directing the steering and overall movement of a vessel, such as a ship or submarine. This …

Dec 30, 2025 · In the USA, where it is used as a noun and is spelt conn, it means the navigational direction of the ship; ‘to take the conn’, to take over the navigational duties on the bridge of a …

May 27, 2025 · The term “Conn” is often used in maritime contexts to refer to the control center from which a vessel navigates and operates. Think of it like the cockpit of an airplane or the …

Nov 1, 2025 · conn (plural conns) The duty of directing a ship, usually used with the verb to have or to take and accompanied by the article "the."

Conn (noun and verb): In nautical terms, ‘conn’ refers to the duty or the act of directing the steering of a ship. This responsibility can be exercised by the ship’s captain or by an officer …

Jan 14, 2024 · To “have the conn” means you are in final control of the navigation of a seagoing (or spacefaring) vessel. The captain of a ship assigns the conn. They can give it to a junior …

Jun 25, 2023 · On navy ships, neither the ship's navigator nor the ship's pilot is usually the conning officer, whereas on merchant ships the conning officer may be the captain, the deck …

The meaning of CONN is to conduct or direct the steering of (a vessel, such as a ship).

One person gives orders to the ship's engine, rudder, lines, and ground tackle. This person is said to have the "conn." — James Alden Barber, 2005, "Introduction", The Naval Shiphandler's …