RFPNW Task 1.3.B

Change the steering mode from hand steering to autopilot

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 06-14 Task 1.3.B , 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 auto pilot,

the candidate changes the steering mode from hand steering to autopilot.

The candidate:

  1. Repeats the order;
  2. Puts the wheel amidships;
  3. Verifies the course dialed into the auto pilot is the same as the course to be steered;
  4. Switches the steering mode from hand to auto pilot;
  5. Verifies that the auto pilot is responding properly; and
  6. States: “She’s in auto pilot.”