Condition
On a ship underway, under laboratory conditions, or in a full mission ship simulator, with the ship‘s speed of at least 10 knots, and using a plotting sheet or chart, when encountering wind and current which sets the vessel. Given adequate radar ranges and visual or electronic bearings.
Performance requirement
| Behavior | Standard |
|---|---|
| The student will: | During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum: |
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Plot the vessel’s position on at least two successive occasions not less than 30 minutes apart, for a vessel steaming at 20 kts, and calculate set and drift by vector analysis and determine the course to steer to make the intended course. |
The course to steer is within ± 5° of the assessor’s solution. |
Location
Assessed in MT‑2121 Deep Sea Navigation.
References
STCW Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency
NVIC Tasks
- NVIC 12-14 Task 1.2.C Determine the course to steer