OICNW Task 1.7.D

Determine course to steer by magnetic compass

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 1.7.D , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Plan and conduct a passage and determine position

OICNW-A1.07 Compass – magnetic and gyro

Ability to determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, using celestial and terrestrial means, and to allow for such errors

Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel underway or on a simulator equipped with both a magnetic and gyro- compass, and given a deviation table,

the candidate correctly applies the compass error to the course by magnetic compass to make good the intended true course.


The candidate correctly applies the compass error to the magnetic course and the solution is within ± 1.0° of the assessor’s solution.