RFPNW Task 1.2.D

Ease the rudder

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 06-14 Task 1.2.D , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Steer the ship and also comply with helm orders in the English language

RFPNW-X1.2 Helm orders
Condition Behavior Standard

When the rudder is more than 5° right (starboard) or left (port), when hearing the command in English “Ease to 5,”

the candidate turns the helm to reduce the angle of the rudder until the indicator shows the rudder angle is right (starboard) or left (port) 5°.

The candidate:

  1. Repeats the order;
  2. Immediately turns the helm to reduce the rudder angle;
  3. Stops turning the helm when the rudder angle indicator reads right (starboard) or left (port) 5°; and
  4. States:“The rudder is right (starboard) or left (port) 5.”