noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
steering a warship; ship handling (military)
Refers specifically to the maneuvering and control of a military vessel. Used in naval contexts.
艦長は自ら操艦を指揮した。
The captain personally directed the steering of the warship.
この海域では慎重な操艦が求
Careful ship handling is required in these waters.