MMA Assessment RFPNW-3K4B

Relief of the helmsman

Condition

On a ship at anchor, or on a simulator when being relieved on port watch,

Performance requirement

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

hand over the helm in accordance with the ordinary practice of good seamanship.
  1. Advise 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;

  2. Never turn over the helm while executing a helm order (the candidate waits until the order is completed); and
  3. Report: “The wheel (or helm) is relieved.” to the officer on watch.

Location

Assessed in MT‑2371 Sea Term II - Deck.

References

  1. Table A-II/4 RFPNW-X3.4
  2. NVIC 06-14 Task 3.4.A