OICNW Task 2.1.G

Maneuver to avoid risk of collision - overtaking

In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 2.1.G , MMA students must:

Successfully complete MMA Assessment OICNW-2-1F Maneuver to avoid risk of collision -- overtaking

STCW Competence

Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Maintain a safe navigational watch

OICNW-A2.1 Watchkeeping

Thorough knowledge of the content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On a vessel underway at sea , or on a simulator, in good visibility when risk of collision with an overtaking vessel exists,	the candidate correctly applies the Rules of the Road and maneuvers the vessel to avoid collision, if required.	The candidate: Determines the aspect of the approaching vessel; Identifies the situation as an overtaking situation; Attempts VHF communications with the overtaking vessel; Sounds the danger signal, if required by the rules; Takes positive action in ample time in accordance with the Steering and Sailing Rules to achieve a CPA of at least 1.0 nm; and Makes speed or course changes large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

On a vessel underway at sea , or on a simulator, in good visibility when risk of collision with an overtaking vessel exists,

the candidate correctly applies the Rules of the Road and maneuvers the vessel to avoid collision, if required.

The candidate:

Determines the aspect of the approaching vessel;
Identifies the situation as an overtaking situation;
Attempts VHF communications with the overtaking vessel;
Sounds the danger signal, if required by the rules;
Takes positive action in ample time in accordance with the Steering and Sailing Rules to achieve a CPA of at least 1.0 nm; and
Makes speed or course changes large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar.