OICNW Task 2.7.E

BRM Condition II or III - prioritization

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 2.7.E , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Maintain a safe navigational watch

OICNW-A2.7 Bridge resource management

Knowledge of bridge resource management principles, including:

.1 Allocation, assignment, and prioritization of resources

.2 Effective communication

.3 Assertiveness and leadership

.4 Obtaining and maintaining situational awareness

.5 Consideration of team experience
Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel underway or on a simulator, with a bridge team in place navigating in congested near coastal waters with good visibility, and given the following:

  1. A vessel on own ship’s starboard bow changes course and creates a risk of collision;
  2. There is insufficient water depth for own ship to turn to starboard;
  3. The diesel engines are using heavy fuel;
  4. A vessel ahead is on a reciprocal course 1.5 nm away with a CPA of 0.5 nm on the port side; and
  5. The GMDSS distress alarm sounds.

the candidate determines the appropriate action to take.

The candidate:

  1. Assesses the situation;

  2. Determines which priority action must be taken for the safety of the vessel;

  3. Recommends that the engines be slowed or stopped in sufficient time to avoid the collision with the vessel on the starboard bow; and

  4. Acknowledges the distress call after the danger of collision is over.