NVIC 12-14 Task 1.8.B

NVIC Method

STCW Competence	Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency
Plan and conduct a passage and determine position	OICNW-A1.08 Steering control system Knowledge of steering control systems, operational procedures and change-over from manual to automatic control and vice versa. Adjustment of controls for optimum performance

STCW Competence

Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Plan and conduct a passage and determine position

OICNW-A1.08 Steering control system

Knowledge of steering control systems, operational procedures and change-over from manual to automatic control and vice versa. Adjustment of controls for optimum performance

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On a vessel underway or on a simulator equipped with rudder and weather controls, while in auto-pilot,	the candidate sets the rudder and weather controls that are most suitable for the weather and sea conditions.	The candidate sets the: Weather control in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for the prevailing sea conditions for the area transited or simulated; and Rate of turn control (if fitted) in accordance with the standing orders.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

On a vessel underway or on a simulator equipped with rudder and weather controls, while in auto-pilot,

the candidate sets the rudder and weather controls that are most suitable for the weather and sea conditions.

The candidate sets the:

Weather control in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for the prevailing sea conditions for the area transited or simulated; and
Rate of turn control (if fitted) in accordance with the standing orders.

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 1.8.B , MMA students must:

Successfully complete MMA Assessment OICNW-1-6B Set weather controls