OICNW Task 9.1.A

Turning circles and stopping distances

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 9.1.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Maneuver the ship

OICNW-A9.1 Ship maneuvering and handling

Knowledge of the effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed and under keel clearance on turning circles and stopping distances
Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel or in a laboratory, when asked to describe the effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed, and under- keel clearance on turning circles and stopping distances,

the candidate describes the effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed, and under- keel clearance on turning circles and stopping distances.

The candidate describes how changes in the following will affect the ship’s maneuvering characteristics:

  1. Deadweight;

  2. Draft;

  3. Trim;

  4. Speed; and

  5. Under-keel clearance.