MMA Assessment OICNW-3-1J

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 relative motion north up mode, using any graphically correct method.

Performance requirement

Behavior	Standard
Determine the true course and speed of three target vessels.	For each contact: Constructed a relative motion triangle on either a reflection plotter, a maneuvering board, or a transfer plotting sheet; and Solved for the target vessel’s true course and speed within 8 minutes. The candidate’s true course solution is within ± 5° and the true speed solution is within ± 5 knots.

Behavior

Standard

The student will:

During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Determine the true course and speed of three target vessels.

For each contact:

Constructed a relative motion triangle on either a reflection plotter, a maneuvering board, or a transfer plotting sheet; and
Solved for the target vessel’s true course and speed within 8 minutes.
The candidate’s true course solution is within ± 5° and the true speed solution is within ± 5 knots.

Location

Assessed in MT‑3122 Radar Observer Certification.

References

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