RFPNW Task 1.2.F

Shift your rudder

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

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 15° right (starboard) when hearing the command in English “Shift your Rudder,”	the candidate turns the helm to the left (port) until the indicator shows the rudder angle is left (port) 15°.	The candidate: Repeats the order; Immediately turns the helm to the left (port); Stops turning the helm when the rudder angle indicator reads left (port) 15°; States:“The rudder is left (port) 15;” and States the vessel’s heading in 10° increments until a new heading is provided (e.g., “passing 060°”).

Condition

Behavior

Standard

When the rudder is 15° right (starboard) when hearing the command in English “Shift your Rudder,”

the candidate turns the helm to the left (port) until the indicator shows the rudder angle is left (port) 15°.

The candidate:

Repeats the order;
Immediately turns the helm to the left (port);
Stops turning the helm when the rudder angle indicator reads left (port) 15°;
States:“The rudder is left (port) 15;” and
States the vessel’s heading in 10° increments until a new heading is provided (e.g., “passing 060°”).