NVIC Method
| STCW Competence | Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency |
|---|---|
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Plan and conduct a passage and determine position |
OICNW-A1.01 Celestial navigation Ability to use celestial bodies to determine the ship’s position |
| Condition | Behavior | Standard |
|---|---|---|
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On a vessel or in a navigation laboratory, when given assumed positions, intercepts, azimuths, times of three observations of the sun, and a standard plotting sheet appropriate for the DR position, |
the candidate advances all three lines of position to a common time. Electronic nautical almanac and celestial navigation calculation software may be used. Note 1 The assessment is not required for an endorsement that will be limited to near coastal waters. |
The candidate’s position of the running fix is within ±2.0 nm of the assessor’s solution. |
MMA Method
In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 1.1.E , MMA students must:
- Successfully complete MMA Assessment OICNW-1-1E Celestial running fix