OICNW Task 2.4.A

Situational awareness

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 2.4.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Maintain a safe navigational watch

OICNW-A2.4 Watchkeeping

The use of information from navigational equipment for maintaining a safe navigational watch
Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel underway, or on a simulator in clear visibility with light to moderate traffic,

the candidate demonstrates, through the course of a full watch, the integration of navigational, bridge resource management, and seamanship skills.

The candidate maintains situational awareness with regard to:

  1. Hazards to navigation;

  2. Navigational landmarks;

  3. The vessel’s location relative to the intended track;

  4. Maritime traffic, both with a potential for collision and being well clear;

  5. Weather;

  6. Sea state;

  7. Location and duties of watch partners;

  8. Limitations in propulsion and steering systems; and

  9. Maintaining appropriate communications.