Condition

On a ship underway or a full mission ship simulator, while in auto-pilot.

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

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

  1. The weather control is set in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for the prevailing sea conditions.
  2. The rudder control is set in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for the prevailing sea conditions for the area transited or simulated.
  3. The rate of turn control (if fitted) is set in accordance with the standing orders.

Location

Assessed in MT‑4371 Sea Term IV: Marine Transportation.

References

STCW Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency

  1. OICNW-A1.08

NVIC Tasks

  1. NVIC 12-14 Task 1.8.B Set weather controls

or MT‑3372. Shall be completed by the end of [ MT‑4371.