OICNW-2D1E

Maneuver to avoid risk of collision - crossing

Condition

On a vessel underway at sea, or on a simulator, in good visibility when risk of collision exists with a crossing vessel from the candidate’s starboard side at a relative bearing between 30° and 112.5°.

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

apply the Rules of the Road and maneuver the vessel to avoid collision, if required.
  1. Determine the aspect of the approaching vessel;
  2. Identifiy the situation as a crossing situation;
  3. Take positive action in ample time in accordance with the Steering and Sailing Rules to achieve a CPA of at least 3.0 nm; and
  4. Make speed or course changes that are large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar.

Note: This assessment supports KUP OICNW-A2.1, and is assessed in MT-4253 Watchkeeping using Full-Mission Bridge Simulator.