NVIC 12-14 – officer in charge of a navigation watch
| No. | NVIC Task | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1.1.A | Adjust a sextant | OICNW-1-1A in MT‑4371 |
| 2. | 1.1.B | Measure the altitude of the sun | OICNW-1-1B in MT‑4371 |
| 3. | 1.1.C | Measure the altitude of at least 3 stars | OICNW-1-1G in MT‑4371 |
| 4. | 1.1.D | Measure the altitude of the sun at meridian passage (LAN) | OICNW-1-1D in MT‑4371 |
| 5. | 1.1.E | Celestial running fix | OICNW-1-1E in MT‑4371 |
| 6. | 1.1.F | Plot star fix | OICNW-1-1F in MT‑4371 |
| 7. | 1.2.A | Position fix by two bearings | OICNW-1-2A in MT‑2225 |
| 8. | 1.2.B | Plot DR position | OICNW-1-2D in MT‑2121 |
| 9. | 1.2.C | Determine the course to steer | OICNW-1-2E in MT‑2121 |
| 10. | 1.3.A | Correction of charts and publications | OICNW-1-3A in MT‑4371 |
| 11. | 1.3.B | Chart selection | OICNW-1-3B in MT‑4371 |
| 12. | 1.3.C | Route planning | OICNW-1-3C in MT‑4371 |
| 13. | 1.4.A | Position fix by two ranges | OICNW-1-2B in MT‑2225 |
| 14. | 1.4.B | Position fix by tangents to identified objects | OICNW-1-2C in MT‑2225 |
| 15. | 1.4.C | Position fix by GPS | OICNW-1-4A in MT‑4371 |
| 16. | 1.4.D | Use of GPS position save function | OICNW-1-4B in MT‑4371 |
| 17. | 1.5.A | Use of echo sounder | OICNW-1-4D in MT‑4371 |
| 18. | 1.6.A | Magnetic variation | MT‑1221 |
| 19. | 1.6.B | Correct for true heading | MT‑1221 |
| 20. | 1.6.C | Compass deviation | MT‑1221 |
| 21. | 1.6.D | Magnetic compass correction | MT‑1221 |
| 22. | 1.7.A | Determine the gyro-compass error by bearing of range | OICNW-1-5A in MT‑4133 |
| 23. | 1.7.B | Determine magnetic compass error | OICNW-1-5B in MT‑4133 |
| 24. | 1.7.C | Determine magnetic compass deviation | OICNW-1-5C in MT‑4133 |
| 25. | 1.7.D | Determine course to steer by magnetic compass | OICNW-1-5D in MT‑2121 |
| 26. | 1.7.E | Position fix by magnetic compass bearings | OICNW-1-5E in MT‑2121 |
| 27. | 1.7.F | Azimuth of the sun | OICNW-1-5F in MT‑4371 |
| 28. | 1.8.A | Steering gear test | OICNW-1-6A in MT‑4371 |
| 29. | 1.8.B | Set weather controls | OICNW-1-6B in MT‑4371 |
| 30. | 1.9 | Use of meteorological instruments | MT‑3131 |
| 31. | 1.10 | Knowledge of weather systems and reporting procedures | MT‑3131 |
| 32. | 1.11 | Apply meteorological information | MT‑3131 |
| 33. | 2.1.A | Identify light configurations | OICNW-2-1A in MT‑2161 |
| 34. | 2.1.B | Identify day shapes | OICNW-2-1B in MT‑2161 |
| 35. | 2.1.C | Identify sound signals | OICNW-2-1C in MT‑2161 |
| 36. | 2.1.D | Determine risk of collision | OICNW-2-1D in MT‑2225 |
| 37. | 2.1.E | Maneuver to avoid risk of collision - crossing | OICNW-2D1E in MT‑2225 |
| 38. | 2.1.F | Maneuver to avoid risk of collision - meeting | OICNW-2-1E in MT‑2225 |
| 39. | 2.1.G | Maneuver to avoid risk of collision - overtaking | OICNW-2-1F in MT‑2225 |
| 40. | 2.2.A | Watch relief | OICNW-2-2A in MT‑4371 |
| 41. | 2.2.B | Keep a safe navigation watch | OICNW-2-2B in MT‑4133 |
| 42. | 2.2.C | Notify Master when appropriate | OICNW-2-2C in MT‑4133 |
| 43. | 2.2.D | Keep a safe anchor watch | OICNW-2-2D in MT‑4133 |
| 44. | 2.2.E | Turn over a watch | OICNW-2-2F in MT‑4371 |
| 45. | 2.3.A | Voyage Planning - Appraisal | OICNW-2-3A in MT‑2371 |
| 46. | 2.3.B | Voyage Planning - Planning | OICNW-2D3B in MT‑2371 |
| 47. | 2.3.C | Execute a voyage plan | OICNW-2-3B in MT‑4133 |
| 48. | 2.4.A | Situational awareness | OICNW-2D4A in MT‑4133 |
| 49. | 2.5.A | Navigate in restricted visibility | OICNW-2-2E in MT‑2225 |
| 50. | 2.6.A | Vessel Traffic System (VTS) | OICNW-2D6A in MT‑4133 |
| 51. | 2.7.A | Recognition of watch condition | OICNW-2-3C in MT‑4133 |
| 52. | 2.7.B | BRM Condition III Collision Avoidance | OICNW-2-3D in MT‑4133 |
| 53. | 2.7.C | BRM Condition III Navigation | OICNW-2-3E in MT‑4133 |
| 54. | 2.7.D | BRM Condition II or III – error trapping | OICNW-2-3F in MT‑4133 |
| 55. | 2.7.E | BRM Condition II or III - prioritization | OICNW-2D7E in MT‑4133 |
| 56. | 2.7.F | BRM Condition II Navigation and collision avoidance | OICNW-2-3G in MT‑4133 |
| 57. | 2.7.G | BRM Condition III establish a bridge team | OICNW-2-3H in MT‑4133 |
| 58. | 3.1 | Radar fundamentals | MT‑2225 |
| 59. | 3.2.A | Set up and maintain radar display | OICNW-3-1A in MT‑2225 |
| 60. | 3.2.B | Switch display modes | OICNW-3-1B in MT‑2225 |
| 61. | 3.3.A | Identify false echoes, sea return, racon and SART | OICNW-3-1C in MT‑2225 |
| 62. | 3.4 | Interpreting information from radar | MT‑2225 |
| 63. | 3.5.A | Set up and maintain an ARPA display ARPA | OICNW-3-2A in MT‑2225 |
| 64. | 3.6 | Use of radar and ARPA to maintain safety of navigation | MT‑2225 |
| 65. | 4.1 | ECDIS Knowledge | MT‑3224 |
| 66. | 4.2 | ECDIS Proficiency | MT‑3224 |
| 67. | 5.1.A | Passenger safety | MT‑1111 |
| 68. | 5.2.A | Action following collision or grounding | MT‑4132 |
| 69. | 5.3.A | Rescuing persons, assisting ship in distress, emergencies in port | MT‑4132 |
| 70. | 6.1 | IAMSAR Manual | MT‑4132 |
| 71. | 7.1 | Standard marine communications phrases (SMCP) | MT‑3221 |
| 72. | 8.1 | International Code of Signals | MT‑3221 |
| 73. | 8.2 | Receive information by Morse light | OICNW-4-1A in MT‑4253 MT‑3221 |
| 74. | 9.1.A | Turning circles and stopping distances | MT‑4133 |
| 75. | 9.2.A | Course change of more than 45° | OICNW-5-1B in MT‑4133 |
| 76. | 9.2.B | Emergency stop | OICNW-5-1C in MT‑4133 |
| 77. | 9.3.A | Maneuver for a man overboard | OICNW-5-1A in MT‑4133 |
| 78. | 9.4 | Knowledge of shallow water effects | MT‑4133 |
| 79. | 9.5.A | Knowledge of anchoring and mooring | MT‑4133 |
| 80. | 10.1 | Effect of cargo on seaworthiness and stability | MT‑4241 |
| 81. | 10.2 | Safe handling, stowage and securing of cargoes | MT‑3261 |
| 82. | 10.3.A | Effective communications during loading and unloading | MT‑3151 |
| 83. | 11.01 | Inspection for damage and defects | MT‑2141 MT‑3261 |
| 84. | 11.2 | Inspection scheduling | MT‑2141 |
| 85. | 11.3 | Ship structure | MT‑2141 |
| 86. | 11.4.A | Causes of corrosion in cargo spaces and ballast tanks | MT‑2141 |
| 87. | 11.5 | Inspection procedures | MT‑2141 |
| 88. | 11.6 | Detection of defects and damages | MT‑2141 |
| 89. | 11.7 | Understanding of “enhanced survey programme” | MT‑2141 |
| 90. | 12.1.A | Pollution prevention precautions | ST‑0999D |
| 91. | 12.2.A | Anti-pollution procedures and associated equipment | ST‑0999D |
| 92. | 12.3.A | Importance of proactive measures | ST‑0999D |
| 93. | 13.1 | Stability, trim and stress tables and diagrams | MT‑2141 MT‑4241 |
| 94. | 13.2 | Partial loss of intact buoyancy | MT‑4241 |
| 95. | 13.3 | Fundamentals of watertight integrity | MT‑4241 |
| 96. | 13.4 | Ship structure | MT‑2141 |
| 97. | 14.1 | Organize fire drills | A-VI/1-2 A-VI/3 |
| 98. | 14.2 | Fire chemistry | A-VI/1-2 A-VI/3 |
| 99. | 14.3 | Fire fighting systems | A-VI/1-2 A-VI/3 |
| 100. | 14.4 | Fire fighting procedures | A-VI/1-2 A-VI/3 |
| 101. | 15.1 | Survival craft and drills | A-VI/2-1 |
| 102. | 16.1 | First aid | PE‑0032 |
| 103. | 17.1.A | International conventions | SS‑4123 |
| 104. | 18.1.A | Describe duties and responsibilities of vessel personnel | MT‑1111 |
| 105. | 18.2.A | Maritime conventions and national legislation | SS‑4123 |
| 106. | 18.3.A | Task and workload management | CC‑LEAD |
| 107. | 18.4.A | Resource management | MT‑4133 |
| 108. | 18.5.A | Decision making techniques | MT‑4133 |
| 109. | 19.1 | Personal survival | MT‑1111 A-VI/1-1 |
| 110. | 19.2 | Fire prevention | A-VI/1-2 A-VI/3 |
| 111. | 19.3 | Elementary first aid | PE‑0031 A-VI/1-3 |
| 112. | 19.4 | Personal safety and social responsibilities | EN‑1112 A-VI/1-4 |
NVIC 14-14 – able seafarer deck
| No. | NVIC Task | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1.1.A | Understand orders | A-II/4 |
| 2. | 1.2.A | Watch relief | A-II/4 |
| 3. | 1.3.A | Watchkeeping | A-II/4 |
| 4. | 2.1.A | Describe functions of mooring and tug lines | MT‑2231 |
| 5. | 2.1.B | Describe characteristics of mooring equipment | MT‑2231 |
| 6. | 2.2.A | Describe characteristics of various lines | MT‑2231 |
| 7. | 2.2.B | Describe anchoring operations | MT‑2231 |
| 8. | 2.2.C | Describe characteristics and function of deck fittings | MT‑2231 |
| 9. | 2.2.D | Describe characteristics and function of line handling equipment | MT‑2231 |
| 10. | 2.3.A | Describe berthing operations | MT‑2231 |
| 11. | 2.3.B | Describe unberthing operations | MT‑2231 |
| 12. | 2.4.A | Demonstrate anchoring procedures | MT‑2231 |
| 13. | 2.5.A | Describe procedures for mooring to a buoy | MT‑4132 |
| 14. | 3.1.A | Handling, stowage and securing of cargoes and stores | MT‑3261 |
| 15. | 3.2.A | Describe IMDG labels, marks, and signs | MT‑3261 |
| 16. | 4.1.A | Describe operation of valves and pumps, hoists, cranes, booms, and related equipment | MT‑3151 MT‑3261 |
| 17. | 4.2.A | Describe operation of winches, windlasses, capstans and related equipment | MT‑2231 |
| 18. | 4.3.A | Demonstrate operation of deck equipment, including hatches, watertight doors, ports, and related equipment | MT‑2231 |
| 19. | 4.4.A | Describe use and maintenance fiber lines | MT‑1111 |
| 20. | 4.4.B | Describe use and maintenance of synthetic lines | MT‑1111 |
| 21. | 4.4.C | Describe use and maintenance of wire rope | MT‑1111 |
| 22. | 4.4.D | Describe use and maintenance of chain | MT‑1111 |
| 23. | 4.5.A | Demonstrate basic signals for operation of equipment, including winches, windlasses, cranes, and hoists | ABDE-DE-1 in ST‑0999D |
| 24. | 4.6.A | Demonstrate use of anchoring equipment | MT‑4132 |
| 25. | 4.6.B | Describe anchor chain markings | MT‑4132 |
| 26. | 4.6.C | Describe emergency anchoring procedures | MT‑4132 |
| 27. | 4.7.A | Demonstrate rigging and unrigging a bosun’s chair | ABD-4J7A in MT‑2231 MT‑2231 |
| 28. | 4.8.A | Describe rigging and unrigging pilot ladder | MT‑2231 |
| 29. | 4.8.B | Describe rigging and unrigging rat guards | MT‑2231 |
| 30. | 4.8.C | Demonstrate rigging and unrigging a gangway | MT‑2231 |
| 31. | 4.9.A | Demonstrate marlinspike seamanship | ABD-4J9A1 in MT‑1111 ABD-4J9A2 in MT‑2231 ABD-4J9A3 in MT‑2231 ABD-4J9A4 in MT‑2231 |
| 32. | 4.10.A | Demonstrate use of cargo-handling gear and equipment access arrangements | CC‑MANT MT‑2231 MT‑3261 |
| 33. | 4.11.A | Trace out and describe a piping system | ABD-4J11A in MT‑3151 |
| 34. | 4.12.A | Demonstrate use of cargo and equipment handling gear | MT‑3261 |
| 35. | 4.13.A | Identify single letter flags and describe hoisting procedures | MT‑3221 |
| 36. | 5.1.A | Demonstrate working aloft | ST‑0999D |
| 37. | 5.2.A | Describe procedures for working over the side | ST‑0999D |
| 38. | 5.3.A | Describe characteristics of an enclosed space | EN‑1112 |
| 39. | 5.3.B | Describe risks of enclosed spaces and safety procedures | EN‑1112 |
| 40. | 5.3.C | Demonstrate enclosed space safety procedures | EN‑1112 |
| 41. | 5.4.A | Describe procedures for work permits | EN‑1112 |
| 42. | 5.5.A | Demonstrate use of a heaving line | MT‑2231 |
| 43. | 5.5.B | Demonstrate pulling mooring lines | MT‑2231 |
| 44. | 5.5.C | Demonstrate use of a messenger line | MT‑2231 |
| 45. | 5.5.D | Adjust tension on mooring lines | MT‑2231 |
| 46. | 5.5.E | Describe line handling safety | MT‑2231 |
| 47. | 5.6.A | Describe causes of back injury | EN‑1112 |
| 48. | 5.6.B | Demonstrate lifting techniques to avoid back injury | EN‑1112 |
| 49. | 5.6.C | Describe use of labor saving devices | EN‑1112 |
| 50. | 5.7.A | Demonstrate electrical safety procedures | EN‑1112 |
| 51. | 5.8.A | Describe mechanical equipment safety procedures | EN‑1112 |
| 52. | 5.9.A | Simulate response to hazardous material spill | EN‑1112 |
| 53. | 5.10.A | Demonstrate use of PPE | EN‑1112 |
| 54. | 5.10.B | Demonstrate use of a safety harness | ABD-5J10B in ST‑0999D |
| 55. | 6.1.A | Describe sources of operational pollution | ST‑0999D |
| 56. | 6.1.B | Describe pollution prevention procedures | ST‑0999D |
| 57. | 6.2.A | Describe use of anti-pollution equipment | ST‑0999D |
| 58. | 6.3.A | Describe collection and storage of shipboard waste | ST‑0999D |
| 59. | 7.1.A | Operation of survival craft and rescue boats | A-VI/2-1 |
| 60. | 8.1.A | Demonstrate surface preparation techniques | CC‑MANT |
| 61. | 8.2.A | Demonstrate painting techniques | CC‑MANT |
| 62. | 8.3.A | Demonstrate lubrication of shipboard equipment | CC‑MANT |
| 63. | 8.3.B | Demonstrate inspection of shipboard equipment | CC‑MANT |
| 64. | 8.4.A | Demonstrate tag out/lock out procedures | EN‑1112 |
| 65. | 8.4.B | Locate safety guidelines and shipboard instructions | MT‑1111 |
| 66. | 8.5.A | Demonstrate disposal of waste materials | CC‑MANT |
| 67. | 8.6.A | Demonstrate use and maintenance of hand and power tools | ST‑0999E |
NVIC 06-14 – ratings forming part of a navigation watch
| No. | NVIC Task | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1.1.A | Steady on a new course | RFPNW-1K in MT‑2371 |
| 2. | 1.1.B | Steer a course by gyro compass | RFPNW-1K in MT‑2371 |
| 3. | 1.1.C | Steer a course by magnetic compass | SCRB-4 in LB‑0201 |
| 4. | 1.2.A | Right (starboard) rudder | RFPNW-1K in MT‑2371 |
| 5. | 1.2.B | Left (port) rudder | RFPNW-1K in MT‑2371 |
| 6. | 1.2.C | Rudder hard over | RFPNW-1K in MT‑2371 |
| 7. | 1.2.D | Ease the rudder | RFPNW-1K in MT‑2371 |
| 8. | 1.2.E | Midships the wheel | RFPNW-1K in MT‑2371 |
| 9. | 1.2.F | Shift your rudder | RFPNW-1K in MT‑2371 |
| 10. | 1.2.G | Meet her; or, check her | RFPNW-1K in MT‑2371 |
| 11. | 1.2.H | Steady as she goes | RFPNW-1K in MT‑2371 |
| 12. | 1.2.I | Nothing to the right/left | RFPNW-1K in MT‑2371 |
| 13. | 1.3.A | Change the steering mode from auto pilot to hand steering | OICNW-1-6A in MT‑4371 |
| 14. | 1.3.B | Change the steering mode from hand steering to autopilot | OICNW-1-6A in MT‑4371 |
| 15. | 2.1.A | Report bearings in daylight | RFPNW-2K in MT‑2371 |
| 16. | 2.1.B | Report bearings at night | RFPNW-2K in MT‑2371 |
| 17. | 2.1.C | Report bearings by sound | RFPNW-2K in MT‑2371 |
| 18. | 3.1.A | Shipboard terms and definitions | MT‑1111 |
| 19. | 3.2.A | Use of communication and alarm systems | MT‑4133 |
| 20. | 3.3.A | Communicate potential collision situations in daylight | MT‑4253 |
| 21. | 3.3.B | Communicate potential collision situations at night | MT‑4253 |
| 22. | 3.4.A | Relief of the lookout | RFPNW-3K4A in MT‑2371 |
| 23. | 3.4.B | Relief of the helmsman | RFPNW-3K4B in MT‑2371 |
| 24. | 3.5.A | Relief of anchor watch | OICNW-2-2D in MT‑4133 |
| 25. | 3.5.B | Relief of port watch | OICNW-2-2A in MT‑4371 |
| 26. | 3.6.A | Environmental protection at sea | ST‑0999D |
| 27. | 3.6.B | Environmental protection in port | ST‑0999D |
| 28. | 4.1.A | Fire and emergency duties | FF‑0102 ST‑0999 A-VI/1-2 |
| 29. | 4.1.B | Abandon ship duties | MT‑1111 ST‑0999 A-VI/1-1 |
| 30. | 4.1.C | Man overboard duties | MT‑1111 ST‑0999 A-VI/1-1 |
| 31. | 4.2.A | Distress signals | MT‑1111 ST‑0999 A-VI/1-1 |
| 32. | 4.3.A | Avoidance of false distress alerts | MT‑1111 ST‑0999 A-VI/1-1 |