When in the Absence of higher authority and beyond communication to said higher authority it should then be considered a reasonable act for the highest rank present to then set sailing orders which do not endanger the ship or crew till contact with higher authority can be reestablished and this action not be considered an act of Mutiny.
I believe we could consider ourselves in such a situation
"We stand ready for your Orders Mr. Drakel"
I believe we could consider ourselves in such a situation
"We stand ready for your Orders Mr. Drakel"