NVIC 06-14 Task 3.3.B

Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch

RFPNW-X3.3 Ability to understand orders and to communicate with the officer of the watch in matters relevant to watchkeeping duties

On board a ship at sea or on a full mission ship simulator, with a sea state of less than 4 and good visibility at night,

the candidate, when questioned by the officer on watch about a vessel within sight, using visual cues, will describes the possibility of collision.

The candidate describes at least 4 of these possible evolutions:

1. Collision situation (no or little bearing change);
2. Vessel will pass ahead (bearing moving towards the bow);
3. Vessel will pass astern (bearing moving towards the stern);
4. Vessel is being overtaken and on which side of own ship; or
5. Own ship is being overtaken by another vessel and on which side of own ship the overtaking vessel will pass.