RFPNW Task 3.4.B

Relief of the helmsman

In order to satisfy NVIC 06-14 Task 3.4.B , MMA students must:

STCW Competence	Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency
Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch	RFPNW-X3.4 Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On a ship or full- mission simulator, when being relieved at the helm,	the candidate hands over the helm in accordance with the ordinary practice of good seamanship.	The candidate: Advises the relief of: a. Both the gyro and magnetic course or helm position; b. Steering mode; c. Steering unit in use; and d. Amount and direction of rudder needed to hold course; Does not turn over the helm while executing a helm order (the candidate waits until the order is completed); and Reports:“The wheel (or helm) is relieved.” to the officer on watch.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

On a ship or full- mission simulator, when being relieved at the helm,

the candidate hands over the helm in accordance with the ordinary practice of good seamanship.

The candidate:

Advises the relief of:

a. Both the gyro and magnetic course or helm position;

b. Steering mode;

c. Steering unit in use; and

d. Amount and direction of rudder needed to hold course;
Does not turn over the helm while executing a helm order (the candidate waits until the order is completed); and
Reports:“The wheel (or helm) is relieved.” to the officer on watch.