MMA Assessment OICNW-3-1I

Change speed to control target DRM

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 the north up stabilized relative motion mode, with a vessel on the beam with a CPA of less than 0.5 NM ahead.

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 speed in accordance with the COLREGS.
  1. Determined the new speed to achieve a CPA as specified by the assessor;
  2. Executed a speed reduction; 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