OICNW Task 1.4.B
Position fix by tangents to identified objects
MMA Method
In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 1.4.B , MMA students must:
- Successfully complete MMA Assessment OICNW-1-2C Fix by tangent bearings of two identified objects
NVIC Method
| STCW Competence | Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency | |
|---|---|---|
|
Plan and conduct a passage and determine position |
OICNW-A1.04 Electronic systems of position fixing and navigation Ability to determine the ship’s position by use of electronic navigational aids |
| Condition | Behavior | Standard |
|---|---|---|
|
Using a marine radar or a radar simulator that meets applicable national and international performance standards, with land and navigational aids displayed, and given a chart with a scale of no more than 1:150,000, |
the candidate determines two or more tangents measured from identified-charted objects or points of land and plots them. |
The candidate’s position is within ± 0.10 nm of the assessor’s position. |