RFPNW Task 1.3.A

Change the steering mode from auto pilot to hand steering

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 06-14 Task 1.3.A , 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-X1.3 Change-over from automatic pilot to hand steering and vice versa

Condition Behavior Standard

At sea speed, when hearing the command to put steering into hand steering,

the candidate changes the steering mode from auto pilot to hand steering.


The candidate:

  1. Repeats the order;
  2. Switches the steering mode from autopilot to hand;
  3. Tests that the new steering mode is responding; and
  4. States: “She’s in hand steering.”