OICNW Task 1.1.F
Plot star fix
MMA Method
In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 1.1.F , MMA students must:
- Successfully complete MMA Assessment OICNW-1-1F Star Fix
NVIC Method
| STCW Competence | Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency | |
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Plan and conduct a passage and determine position |
OICNW-A1.01 Celestial navigation Ability to use celestial bodies to determine the ship’s position |
| Condition | Behavior | Standard |
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On a vessel or in a navigation laboratory, when given assumed positions, intercepts, azimuths, times of three observations of the stars and a standard plotting sheet appropriate for the DR position, |
the candidate plots the three lines of position and advances them to a common time. Electronic nautical almanac and celestial navigation calculation software may be used. Note 1
The assessment is not required for an endorsement that will be limited to near coastal waters.
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The candidate’s position of the running fix is within ±2.0 nm of the assessor’s solution. |