MT-4371
Sea Term IV: Marine Transportation
Course Description
Provides an opportunity for cadets to obtain sea service as an officer in charge of a navigational watch in a structured shipboard training program compliant with Chapter II of STCW and the requirements of 46 CFR Subpart C. The training uses a building-block approach bringing the cadet up to an acceptable level of proficiency in each area of required competence. Shipboard training is closely integrated with the shore-based academic curriculum at the Academy. Particularly focusing on watchstanding and celestial navigation, the senior cruise is an opportunity for the Marine Transportation cadet to put together all facets of shipboard operations and to utilize them while in charge of the vessel and watches.
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following STCW elements:
- OICNW-A2.3 The use of routeing in accordance with the General Provisions on Ships’ Routeing
- OICNW-A6.1 Knowledge of the contents of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual
Demonstrate proficiency in the following skills:
- OICNW-1-1A Adjust a sextant
- OICNW-1-1B Measure the altitude of the sun
- OICNW-1-1C Measure the altitude of at least 3 stars
- OICNW-1-1D Measure the altitude of the sun at meridian passage (local apparent noon)
- OICNW-1-1E Celestial running fix
- OICNW-1-1F Star Fix
- OICNW-1-1G Measure the altitude of at least 3 stars
- OICNW-1-3B Chart selection
- OICNW-1-3C Route planning
- OICNW-1-4A Position fix by GPS
- OICNW-1-4B Use of GPS position save function
- OICNW-1-4D Use of echo sounder
- OICNW-1-5F Azimuth of the sun
- OICNW-1-5F(A) Azimuth of the sun
- OICNW-1-5G Azimuth of any body at night
- OICNW-1-5G(A) Azimuth of any body at night
- OICNW-1-6A Steering gear test
- OICNW-1-6B Set weather controls
- OICNW-1-7A Read barometric pressure
- OICNW-1-7B Determine true wind speed and direction
- OICNW-2-2A Watch relief