OICNW-1-5E
Position fix by magnetic compass bearings
Function: Navigation at the operational level
| Competence | Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency | Task |
|---|---|---|
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Plan and conduct a passage and determine position |
A1.07 Ability to determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, using celestial and terrestrial means, and to allow for such errors |
Position fix by magnetic compass bearings |
Assessed in: MT-2121 Deep Sea Navigation
Condition
On a ship underway or a full mission ship simulator, or in a navigational laboratory, and given a deviation table.
Behavior
Apply the compass error to the bearings by magnetic compass of at least two charted objects and plot them on the chart in use.
Standard
- Compass error is correctly applied to the magnetic bearings.
- The position is within ± 0.5 nm of the assessor’s position on a chart with a scale no smaller than 1:150,000.
