MMA Assessment OICNW-2D1E

Maneuver to avoid risk of collision - crossing

Condition

On a vessel underway at sea, or on a simulator, in good visibility when risk of collision exists with a crossing vessel from the candidate’s starboard side at a relative bearing between 30° and 112.5°.

Performance requirement

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

apply the Rules of the Road and maneuver the vessel to avoid collision, if required.
  1. Determine the aspect of the approaching vessel;
  2. Identifiy the situation as a crossing situation;
  3. Take positive action in ample time in accordance with the Steering and Sailing Rules to achieve a CPA of at least 3.0 nm; and
  4. Make speed or course changes that are 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.E Maneuver to avoid risk of collision - crossing