OICNW Task 1.2.B
Plot DR position
MMA Method
In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 1.2.B , MMA students must:
- Successfully complete MMA Assessment OICNW-1-2D Plot the ship’s DR position
NVIC Method
| STCW Competence | Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency | |
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Plan and conduct a passage and determine position |
OICNW-A1.02 Terrestrial and coastal navigation Ability to determine the ship’s position by use of: .1 Landmarks .2 Aids to navigation, including lighthouses, beacons and buoys . 3 Dead reckoning, taking into account winds, tides, currents and estimated speed |
| Condition | Behavior | Standard |
|---|---|---|
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On a vessel underway, or on a simulator, using a standard plotting sheet or chart, and given the vessels speed made good and course made good for the past 4 hours, |
the candidate plots the vessel’s DR position for every hour for the duration of the watch. |
The candidate’s position is within ± 0.25 nm of the assessor’s solution. |