NVIC Method

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STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

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

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