| W / ↑ | Telegraph up — more ahead power |
| S / ↓ | Telegraph down — slow / astern (reverse) |
| A D / ← → | Rudder to port / starboard |
| Q / E | Bow thruster left / right (works only below 5 kn) |
| Space | Crash stop (hold) — emergency braking |
| X | Full stop — engine & tug orders to zero |
| V | Change view: Chase → Orbit → Bridge |
| Right-drag | Look around (any view; on the bridge: scan the horizon) |
| Scroll | Zoom in / out |
| B hold | Binoculars (Bridge view) |
| H | Autopilot — holds the current heading; touching the helm disengages |
| T | Time compression AUTO → ×1 → ×2 → ×4 (AUTO fast-forwards the transit, real-time near the dock) |
| Request Tugs | Tugs come alongside; control with the sliders or 12 (bow) & 34 (stern) |
| ⚓ Objective | The teal line under the mission name shows what to do + live distance & bearing to the marked zone |
| Finish | Enter the zone and stop (< 0.5 kn) |
| Score | Beat the par time · avoid groundings (−150) · berth without tugs (−80 if used) · enter the zone below 4 kn · pass the channel gates (+40 each) |
| ⚠️ Aground | You hit shallow water — go astern (S) to refloat |