RFPNW Task 1.2.I

Nothing to the right/left

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 06-14 Task 1.2.I , 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 hearing the command in English, “Nothing to the right (starboard) [or left (port)],”

the candidate notes the heading of the vessel, stop any swing of the ship to the right (starboard), [or left (port)] and keeps the vessels heading from any direction to the right of the noted heading.

The candidate:

  1. Repeats the order;
  2. Notes the heading when the command was given;
  3. Immediately applies counter rudder to stop any swing of the ship to the right (starboard); and
  4. Steers the heading noted, but with no error to the right permitted.