NVIC 12-14 Task 1.3.C

Plan and conduct a passage and determine position

OICNW-A1.03 Thorough knowledge of and ability to use nautical charts, and publications, such as sailing directions, tide tables, notices to mariners, radio navigational warnings and ships’ routing information

On a vessel, or in a navigation laboratory, when given three waypoints consisting of a position of departure, a position of arrival, and one other way- point, with a total distance of more than 1,000 nm,

the candidate determines the appropriate courses and distances between waypoints, and plots the intended courses on the charts selected.

The candidate:

1. Correctly calculates courses and distances between waypoints;

2. Ensures that the route is the most direct; and

3. Plots the courses on the appropriately scaled charts noting the ETA at each waypoint, including the final waypoint.