RFPNW Task 1.1.B

Steer a course by gyro compass

In order to satisfy NVIC 06-14 Task 1.1.B , MMA students must:

STCW Competence	Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency
Steer the ship and also comply with helm orders in the English language	RFPNW-X1.1 Use of magnetic and gyro-compasses

Condition	Behavior	Standard
In a sea state of 4 or less, when hearing the command in English, “steer 342,” The assessor may select any course desired as long as it can be safely maintained throughout the exercise.	the candidate uses the gyrocompass to steer the course of 342°.	The candidate: Repeats the order; When steady on course , states “Steering three four two;” and Steers the course ordered within ±3° (open ocean), and ±2° (near coastal) for 15 minutes.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

In a sea state of 4 or less, when hearing the command in English, “steer 342,”**

** The assessor may select any course desired as long as it can be safely maintained throughout the exercise.

the candidate uses the gyrocompass to steer the course of 342°.

The candidate:

Repeats the order;
When steady on course , states “Steering three four two;” and
Steers the course ordered within ±3° (open ocean), and ±2° (near coastal) for 15 minutes.