OICNW-1-4B

Use of GPS position save function

Function: Navigation at the operational level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Plan and conduct a passage and determine position

A1.04 Electronic system of position fixing and navigation

Ability to determine the ship’s position by use of electronic navigational aids

Use of GPS position save function

Assessed in: MT-4371 Sea Term IV Deck

Condition

On a ship underway, or a full mission ship simulator, or in a navigation laboratory, using a GPS receiver which meets IMO performance standards, when hearing “Man Overboard.”

Behavior

Activate the man overboard/emergency position save function.

Standard

The ship’s position is saved or recorded within one minute of hearing “Man Overboard.”