OICNW Task 9.3.A

Maneuver for a man overboard

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 9.3.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 maneuvers and procedures for the rescue of person overboard
Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel at sea or in a simulator, upon receiving notification of a Man-Overboard (MOB),

the candidate immediately initiates either a Williamson Turn or Anderson Turn (as appropriate for conditions), returns the vessel to within sight of the MOB, and gives the command to launch the rescue boat.

The candidate:

  1. Orders full rudder to the side of the MOB;

  2. Sounds MOB signal if other vessels are in sight;

  3. Simulates releasing the lighted buoy;

  4. Marks the ship’s position on ARPA/GPS (if fitted);

  5. Simulates a “Mayday” call on VHF notifying any vessels in vicinity of the MOB;

  6. Completes the recovery turn;

  7. States the rescue boat would be prepared for launch or scrambling nets rigged on the side of the vessel; and

  8. States that when on the reciprocal of the original course, the vessel would be slowed or stopped within 0.1 nm of the MOB to begin the recovery/search.