MMA Assessment OICNW-2-1E

Maneuver to avoid risk of collision -- meeting

Condition

On a ship underway, a full mission ship simulator, or using approved laboratory equipment, when risk of collision with an approaching meeting vessel exists in good visibility in the open ocean.

Performance requirement

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

Apply the rules of the road correctly and maneuver the vessel to avoid the collision, if required.
  1. The aspect of the approaching vessel was determined.
  2. The situation was identified as a meeting situation.
  3. Positive action in ample time was taken in accordance with the steering and sailing rules to achieve a CPA of at least 3 nm.
  4. Speed or course changes were large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar.

Location

Assessed in MT‑2225 Integrated Navigation.

References

STCW Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency

  1. OICNW-A2.1

NVIC Tasks

  1. NVIC 12-14 Task 2.1.F Maneuver to avoid risk of collision - meeting