OICNW Task 1.3.C

Route planning

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 1.3.C , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Plan and conduct a passage and determine position

OICNW-A1.03 Thorough knowledge of and ability to use nautical charts, and publications, such as sailing directions, tide tables, notices to mariners, radio navigational warnings and ships’ routing information
Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel, or in a navigation laboratory, when given three waypoints consisting of a position of departure, a position of arrival, and one other way- point, with a total distance of more than 1,000 nm,

the candidate determines the appropriate courses and distances between waypoints, and plots the intended courses on the charts selected.

The candidate:

  1. Correctly calculates courses and distances between waypoints;

  2. Ensures that the route is the most direct; and

  3. Plots the courses on the appropriately scaled charts noting the ETA at each waypoint, including the final waypoint.