NVIC 12-14 Task 9.1.A

Maneuver the ship

OICNW-A9.1 Ship maneuvering and handling

Knowledge of the effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed and under keel clearance on turning circles and stopping distances

On a vessel or in a laboratory, when asked to describe the effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed, and under- keel clearance on turning circles and stopping distances,

the candidate describes the effects of deadweight, draught, trim, speed, and under- keel clearance on turning circles and stopping distances.

The candidate describes how changes in the following will affect the ship’s maneuvering characteristics:

1. Deadweight;

2. Draft;

3. Trim;

4. Speed; and

5. Under-keel clearance.