Condition

On an operational radar or radar simulator that meets the standards of 33 CFR 164.38 and other applicable national and international performance standards, set on the 12 mile scale in north up stabilized relative motion mode, with a ship on the starboard bow with a CPA of 0.5.

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Control the target vessels DRM by changing own ship’s course in accordance with the COLREGS.

  1. Determined the new course to steer to achieve a CPA as specified by the assessor;
  2. Executed a turn in the appropriate direction; and
  3. Achieved a CPA of not less than -0.2 nm or more than + 0.5 nm. of that specified by the assessor.

Location

Assessed in MT‑3122 Radar Observer Certification.

References

  1. Table A-II/1 OICNW-A3.2
  2. NVIC 12-14 Task 3.2.A