RFPNW Task 3.1.A

Shipboard terms and definitions

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 06-14 Task 3.1.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch

RFPNW-X3.1 Shipboard terms and definitions
Condition Behavior Standard

On a ship, simulator, or by examination with the assessor using accepted English maritime terminology,

the candidate demonstrates an understanding of the shipboard terms and definitions used by the assessor.

The candidate:

  1. Points out and describes standard shipboard locations and features (e.g., port, starboard, forward, aft) of the following locations from the bridge:

    a. Green sidelight;

    b. Red sidelight;

    c. Stern light;

    d. Masthead light(s);

    e. Anchor lights; and

    f. Not under command lights;

  2. Points in the following directions:

    a. Dead ahead;

    b. 2 points on the starboard bow;

    c. Broad on the starboard bow;

    d. On the starboard beam;

    e. Broad on the starboard quarter;

    f. Dead astern;

    g. Broad on the port quarter;

    h. 2 points abaft of the port beam;

    i. On the port beam;

    j. 1 point forward of port beam; and

    k. Broad on the port bow; and

  3. Describes the purpose of:

    a. General alarm;

    b. Ship’s whistle;

    c. Engine order telegraph / bridge throttle control;

    d. Flags;

    e. Emergency steering controls; and

    f. Fathometer.