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OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH ON SHIPS OF
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Enclosure (1) to CG-543
Policy Letter 11-07
TABLE A-II/1 Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-1A
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Celestial Navigation -- Ability to use
celestial bodies to determine the ship’s position.
TASK: Adjust a sextant
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway, given a standard marine sextant with a
perpendicularity error, side error, parallelism error, and collimation error, totaling no more
than 2′ and a clear horizon or sharply defined cloud.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Remove the adjustable sextant errors
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The errors are removed in the following order:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Perpendicularity;
Side error;
Parallelism; and
Collimation error.
2. The index error is less than 0.5 minutes of arc as determined by the assessor.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-1B
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Celestial Navigation -- Ability to use
celestial bodies to determine the ship’s position
TASK: Measure the altitude of the sun
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: Aboard a ship at sea, given a standard marine sextant, a clear
horizon, a visible sun, and an accurate time.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Measure the altitude of the lower limb of the sun and accurately
record the time of the observation.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The altitude is within ±0.5 minutes of arc, after correction for index error, as compared with
the altitude measured by the assessor at the same time; and,
2.
The time is within ± 2 second of UTC at the time of observation as determined by the
assessor.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-1C
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Celestial Navigation -- Ability to use
celestial bodies to determine the ship’s position
TASK: Measure the altitude of at least 3 stars
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: Aboard a ship at sea, given a standard marine sextant, a clear
horizon, a clear or partly cloudy sky, and an accurate time, during a single twilight.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Measure the altitude of three stars and accurately record the
times of the observation of each star.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The altitude is within ±0.5 minutes of arc, after correction for index error, compared with the
assessor’s solution; and,
2. The time is within ± 2 seconds of UTC of the assessor’s solution.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-1D
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Celestial Navigation -- Ability to use
celestial bodies to determine the ship’s position
TASK: Measure the altitude of the sun at meridian passage (local apparent noon)
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: Aboard a ship at sea, given a standard marine sextant, a clear
horizon, a clear or partly cloudy sky.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Measure the altitude of the sun as it transits the meridian on
which the vessel is located.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The altitude is within ±0.5 minutes of arc, after correction for index error, of the assessor’s
solution measured at meridian passage.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-1E
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Celestial Navigation -- Ability to use
celestial bodies to determine the ship’s position
TASK: Celestial running fix
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: Aboard a ship at sea, or in a navigation laboratory, when given
the assumed positions, the intercepts, azimuths, times of three observations of the sun, and
a standard plotting sheet appropriate for the dead reckoning position.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Advance all three lines of position to a common time.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The position of the running fix is within 1 nm of the assessor’s solution.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-1F
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Celestial Navigation -- Ability to use
celestial bodies to determine the ship’s position
TASK: Star fix
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: Aboard a ship at sea, or in a navigation laboratory, when given
the assumed positions, the intercepts, azimuths, and times of three star observations, and
on a standard plotting sheet appropriate for the dead reckoning position.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Plot the three lines of position and advance them to a common
time.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The position of the star fix is within 1 nm of the assessor’s solution.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-2A
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation -Ability to determine the ship’s position by use of: landmarks; and, aids to navigation,
including lighthouses, beacons and buoys
TASK: Fix by two bearings
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway, or a full mission ship simulator, with land
and aids to navigation in sight, using a standard bearing circle, alidade, or other device for
taking bearings, and given a chart with a scale of no more than 1: 150,000.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine the bearings of at least two charted objects and plot
them.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The position is within ± .1 nm of the assessor’s solution;
2. Crossing angles of bearings should be not less than 30° and not more than 160° between
bearings;
3. The bearings of objects abeam or close to the beam are observed first; and
4. The chart in use is the largest scale suitable for the waters being transited.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-2B
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation -Ability to determine the ship’s position by use of: Marine Radar
TASK: Fix by two ranges
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational marine radar or a radar simulator that meets
applicable national and international performance standards, with land and buoys displayed,
and given a chart with a scale of no more than 1: 150,000.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine two or more ranges measured from identified
charted objects or points of land and plot them.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The position is within ± .1 nm of the assessor’s solution.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-2C
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation -Ability to determine the ship’s position by use of: Marine Radar
TASK: Fix by tangents to two identified objects
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational marine radar or a radar simulator that meets
applicable national and international performance standards, with land and buoys displayed,
and given a chart with a scale of no more than 1: 150,000.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine two or more tangents measured from identifiedcharted objects or points of land and plot them.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The position is within ± .1 nm of the assessor’s solution.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-2D
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation -Ability to determine the ship’s position by use of: Dead Reckoning
TASK: Plot the ship’s DR position
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway and using a standard plotting sheet or
chart, and given the vessels speed made good and course made good for the past four
hours.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Plot the ship’s DR position for every hour (or more frequently if
required) for the duration of the watch.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The position is within ± 1 nm of the assessor’s solution.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-2E
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation -Ability to determine the ship’s position by use of: Set and drift
TASK: Determine course to steer
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway, or 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.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: 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.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The course to steer is within ± 5° of the assessor’s solution.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-3A
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Thorough knowledge of and ability to
use navigational charts and publications, such as sailing directions, tide tables, notices to
mariners, radio navigational warnings and ship’s routing information.
TASK: Correction of charts and publications
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship, or in a navigational laboratory, given notices to
mariners and uncorrected charts, and publications.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Correct five charts and three publications, including the Light
List or List of Lights.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. Charts and publications needing correction are identified;
2. Corrections are correctly made to the affected charts and publications;
3. All corrections are recorded on the chart and the chart correction record (or the chart
correction spreadsheet); or for publications, on the correction page of the publication, and
on the publication correction card or the publication correction spreadsheet.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-3B
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Thorough knowledge of and ability to
use navigational charts and publications, such as sailing directions, tide tables, notices to
mariners, radio navigational warnings and ship’s routing information
TASK: Chart selection
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship, or in a navigational laboratory, given a voyage of at
least 1,000 NM between the port of departure and the port of arrival, given the appropriate
chart catalog.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Identify the charts needed for the voyage.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The name and number of the charts are correctly identified and recorded.
2. The charts selected are the largest scales appropriate for the area being transited.
3. There is no gap in chart coverage for any portion of the voyage requiring coastal
navigation and departure and arrival at any port.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-3C
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Thorough knowledge of and ability to
use navigational charts and publications, such as sailing directions, tide tables, notices to
mariners, radio navigational warnings and ship’s routing information
TASK: Route planning
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship, a full mission ship simulator, or in a navigation
laboratory, when given three way points consisting of a position of departure, a position of
arrival, and one other way point, with the total distance of more than 1,000 nm.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine the appropriate courses and distances between way
points and plot the intended courses on the charts selected.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. Courses and distances between waypoints were correctly calculated;
2. The route was the most direct; and
3. The courses were plotted on the appropriately scaled charts noting the ETA at each way
point, including the final way point.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-4A
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Electronic systems of position fixing
and navigation -- Ability to determine the ship’s position by use of electronic navigational
aids: GPS
TASK: Position fix by GPS
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway, or on a full-mission ship simulator, or in a
navigation laboratory, using a GPS or DGPS receiver which meets IMO performance
standards.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Initialize a GPS or DGPS receiver, determine the ship’s
position and evaluate the accuracy of that position.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The system was initialized; and
2. The accuracy of the position was determined.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-4B
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Electronic systems of position fixing
and navigation -- Ability to determine the ship’s position by use of electronic navigational
aids: GPS
TASK: Use of GPS position save function
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway, or on a full-mission ship simulator, or in a
navigation laboratory, using a GPS or DGPS receiver which meets IMO performance
standards, when hearing “Man Overboard.”
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Activate the man overboard/emergency position save function.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The ship’s position is saved or recorded within one minute of hearing “Man Overboard.”
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-4D
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Echo Sounders -- Ability to operate the
equipment and apply the information correctly
TASK: Use of echo sounder
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway using an echo sounder that meets IMO
performance standards or a part task trainer that realistically simulates all the functions and
controls of an echo sounder that meets IMO performance standards.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Turn on, test, and operate the echo sounder.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The system was turned on;
2. The echo sounder was tested in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations;
3. The correct UTC is noted on the echo sounder paper (if fitted);
4. The scale selected was the lowest appropriate for the vessel’s draft and the depth of water
of the area of transit; and
5. The sensitivity was adjusted to obtain proper depth reading on the display and correct trace
on the paper (if fitted).
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-5A
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Magnetic & Gyro Compass -- Ability to
determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, using terrestrial means, and to allow
for such errors
TASK: Determine gyro compass error by bearing of range
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway or a full mission ship simulator, using
navigational or natural terrestrial ranges.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Take a visual bearing of the range and determine gyrocompass error.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The visual bearing is compared to the charted bearing;
2. The compass error is determined and properly labeled; and
3. The solution is ± .5° of the assessor’s solution.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-5B
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Magnetic & Gyro Compass -- Ability to
determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, using terrestrial means, and to allow
for such errors
TASK: Determine magnetic compass error
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway or a full mission ship simulator, with both
a magnetic and gyrocompass.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine the magnetic compass error.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The magnetic heading is compared to the corrected gyro heading (corrected for a known
gyro error);
2. The magnetic compass error is determined and properly labeled;
3. The solution is ± .5° of the assessor’s solution; and
4. The error is correctly recorded in the compass record book and the ship’s log.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-5C
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Magnetic & Gyro Compass -- Ability to
determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, using terrestrial means, and to allow
for such errors
TASK: Determine magnetic compass deviation
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway or a full mission ship simulator, using
navigational or natural terrestrial ranges, using only a magnetic compass, and a chart with
variation.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Note the vessel's magnetic compass heading while aligned on
the range and determine magnetic compass deviation.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The magnetic heading is compared to the charted range bearing;
2. The magnetic compass error is determined and properly labeled;
3. Variation is determined from the chart;
4. The deviation solution is ± .5° of the assessor’s solution; and
5. The deviation is correctly recorded in the compass record book and the ship’s log.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-5D
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Magnetic & Gyro Compass -- Ability to
determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, using terrestrial means, and to allow
for such errors
TASK: Determine course to steer by magnetic compass
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway or a full mission ship simulator, and given
a deviation table.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Apply the compass error to the course by magnetic compass to
make good the intended true course.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
Compass error is correctly applied to the magnetic course and the candidate’s solution is ±
1° of the assessor’s solution.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-5E
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Magnetic & Gyro Compass -- Ability to
determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, using terrestrial means, and to allow
for such errors
TASK: Position fix by magnetic compass bearings
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway or on a full-mission ship simulator, or in a
navigational laboratory, and given a deviation table, on a chart with a scale of no more than
1:150,000,
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Correctly apply the compass error to the bearings by magnetic
compass of at least two charted objects and plot them on the chart in use..
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. Compass error is correctly applied to the magnetic bearings; and
2. The object’s position is determined within ± .5 nm of the assessor’s solution.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-5F
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Magnetic & Gyro Compass -- Ability to
determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, using terrestrial means, and to allow
for such errors
TASK: Azimuth of the sun
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway, and using a standard azimuth circle.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Read the gyrocompass bearing of the sun and determine gyro
compass error.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The azimuth of the sun is read when the repeater is level;
2. The time of the reading noted;
3. The true azimuth of the sun for the time of the reading is determined
4. The gyrocompass azimuth is compared to the true azimuth and the gyro error is determined;
and
5. The solution is ± .5° of the assessor’s solution.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-6A
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Steering Control Systems -- Adjustment
of controls for optimum performance
TASK: Steering gear test
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway or a full mission ship simulator.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Conduct the pre-departure test of the vessel’s steering gear.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The steering control system is turned on;
2. The steering gyro repeater is aligned with the master gyro-compass;
3. The controls for switching pumps and motors between the port and starboard steering
systems are tested after the required warm up period; and
4. Both port and starboard steering systems are tested as follows:
a. When the control in switched to hand steering, the rudder is tested throughout its full
range of motion; and
b. When the control is switched to non follow-up, the rudder is tested throughout its full
range of motion.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-6B
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Steering Control Systems -- Adjustment
of controls for optimum performance
TASK: Set weather controls
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway or a full mission ship simulator, while in
auto-pilot.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Set the rudder and weather controls that are most suitable for
the weather and sea conditions.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
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; and
3. The rate of turn control (if fitted) is set in accordance with the standing orders.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-7A
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Meteorology -- Ability to use and
interpret information obtained from on-board meteorological instruments
TASK: Read barometric pressure
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway or in a laboratory.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine the barometric pressure in millibars, inches or
millimeters of mercury.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The barometer is read and the appropriate corrections are applied; and
2. The barometric pressure determined by the candidate is within .5 millibars; .02 inches or .4
millimeters of the assessor’s corrected reading.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-7B
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Meteorology -- Ability to use and
interpret information obtained from on-board meteorological instruments
TASK: Determine true wind speed and direction
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway or in a laboratory, and using an
anemometer.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine true wind speed and direction.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The apparent wind speed and direction is converted to true wind speed and direction and the
candidate’s solution is within one point for direction and five knots for speed of the assessor’s
solution.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-1-7C
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Meteorology -- Ability to use and
interpret information obtained from on-board meteorological instruments
TASK: Determine expected weather conditions
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway or in a laboratory, and using the surface,
upper air and sea state analysis weather maps
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine the weather to be encountered during the next 24hour period.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The candidate determines expected wind, sea, and weather conditions (types and amount
of cloud cover, rain, and fog) based on standard meteorological principles and they agree
with the assessor’s determinations, based on the movement of the systems and fronts.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-1A
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of the content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea
TASK: Identify light configurations
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: At night, on a ship underway, a full mission ship simulator, or
using approved laboratory equipment.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Identify vessels through observation of their light configurations.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The candidate correctly identifies the situation or occupation of 18 of 20 vessels that have
different light configurations.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-1B
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of the content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea
TASK: Identify day shapes
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: In daylight, on a ship underway, a full mission ship simulator,
or using approved laboratory equipment.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Identify vessels through observation of their required shapes.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The candidate correctly identifies the situation or occupation of 18 of 20 vessels that are
displaying different required shapes.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-1C
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of the content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea
TASK: Identify sound signals
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: In restricted visibility, on a ship underway, a full mission ship
simulator, or using approved laboratory equipment.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Identify vessels by hearing their required sound signals.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The candidate correctly identifies the situation or occupation of 9 of 10 vessels sounding
different required sound signals.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-1D
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of the content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea
TASK: Determine risk of collision
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway, a full mission ship simulator, or using
approved laboratory equipment, and using a gyro-compass repeater and an azimuth circle,
bearing circle, alidade, or other device for taking bearings, and a marine radar or ARPA
meeting IMO performance standards set on the 12 mile scale and the targets more than 8
miles away.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine if risk of collision exists with approaching meeting,
crossing and overtaking vessels.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. Two visual bearings of an approaching vessel are taken using an azimuth circle, bearing
circle or alidade to determine if the bearing to the approaching vessels is appreciably
changing, and each observation is within ± 2° of the assessor’s solution; and
2. Two electronic bearings of an approaching vessel are taken on a radar or an ARPA to
determine if the bearing to the approaching vessels are appreciably changing, and each
observation is within ± 2° of the assessor’s solution.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-1E
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of the content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea
TASK: Maneuver to avoid risk of collision -- meeting
PERFORMANCE 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 BEHAVIOR: Apply the rules of the road correctly and maneuver the vessel
to avoid the collision, if required.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The aspect of the approaching vessel was determined;
2. The situation was identified as a meeting situation;
3. Positive action was taken in ample time in accordance with the steering and sailing rules to
achieve a CPA of at least 3 nm; and
4. Speed or course changes were made that were large enough to be readily apparent to
another vessel observing visually or by radar.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-1F
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of the content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea
TASK: Maneuver to avoid risk of collision -- overtaking
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway, a full mission ship simulator, or using
approved laboratory equipment, when risk of collision with an approaching overtaking vessel
exists in good visibility in the open ocean.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Apply the rules of the road correctly and maneuver the vessel
to avoid the collision, if required.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The aspect of the approaching vessel was determined;
2. The situation was identified as an overtaking situation;
3. The candidate attempted to call the overtaking vessel on the VHF;
4. The danger signal was sounded, if required by the rules;
5. Positive action in ample time was taken in accordance with Rule 17 of the steering and
sailing rules to achieve a CPA of at least 1 nm; and
6. Speed or course changes were made that were large enough to be readily apparent to
another vessel observing visually or by radar.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-1G
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of the content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea
TASK: Maneuver to avoid risk of collision -- crossing
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway, a full mission ship simulator, or using
approved laboratory equipment, when risk of collision with an approaching crossing vessel
(from the candidate’s starboard side at a relative bearing of between 30 degrees and 112.5
degrees) exists in good visibility in the open ocean.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Apply the rules of the road correctly and maneuver the vessel
to avoid the collision, if required.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The aspect of the approaching vessel was determined;
2. The situation was identified as a crossing 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; and
4. Speed or course changes were made that were large enough to be readily apparent to
another vessel observing visually or by radar.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-2A
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of the principles to be observed in keeping a safe watch
TASK: Watch relief
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway or a full mission ship simulator during an
exercise at sea.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Properly relieve the watch in accordance with STCW Code
Section A-VIII/2, Part 3-1, Paragraphs 21 and 22.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The standing orders and night orders were read;
2. The vessel’s position, course and speed are read from the GPS receiver and compared to the DR
position and track;
3. The position of the next charted waypoint is compared to the GPS waypoint and the route print out;
4. The identity of critical aids to navigation in sight is verified;
5. Tides and currents are determined as necessary;
6. Visibility and weather are determined;
7. The radar or ARPA is checked and is properly tuned;
8. Any targets displayed on the radar or ARPA are checked;
9. Headings by magnetic and gyrocompass are checked;
10. The navigational hazards likely to be encountered during the watch are determined;
11. The possible effects of list, trim, water density and squat on under keel clearance are determined;
12. Courses, traffic, weather and any special instructions were related by the officer being relieved; and
13. The relieving officer told the officer being relieved he or she was relieved.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-2B
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of the principles to be observed in keeping a safe watch
TASK: Keep a safe navigation watch
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway or a full mission ship simulator during an
exercise at sea.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Properly keep a safe navigational watch in accordance with
STCW Code Section A-VIII/2, Part 3-1, Paragraph 23 to 50.
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The voyage plan was closely and continuously monitored;
A proper look out was maintained by all available means;
A safe speed was maintained throughout the watch period;
Position, course and speed were checked at frequent intervals;
The steering mode selected was appropriate to the area being transited;
Ensures that under keel clearance was suitable for the draft of the vessel at all times;
Course changes were made in accordance with the voyage plan;
The vessel’s position was fixed and plotted on an appropriate chart at intervals suitable to the
vessel’s speed and the area being transited;
The identity of critical aids to navigation in sight is determined;
More than one method, including electronic and other navigational equipment, external fixed aids,
geographic reference points, and hydrographic contours, is used to fix the vessel’s position and check
the accuracy of fixes;
Radio equipment was frequently checked to verify it is functioning properly;
The risk or danger of collision with each approaching vessel is determined and early and substantial
action is taken in accordance with the COLREGS to avoid collisions;
Rudder and engine orders were executed as ordered;
The validity of the gyro input to all navigation equipment is verified;
Gyrocompass error was determined by any available means and the error was logged;
Magnetic variation and compass deviation were correctly applied to courses and bearings;
The candidate determined the person steering the vessel was competent to do so;
Tide and current conditions for the watch period were determined in coastal or tidal waters;
Set and drift were determined and applied to allow for set and drift;
The weather conditions at the ship were correctly and timely recorded and reported as required;
Running lights were checked throughout the watch period;
The master was notified as directed by all master’s or standing orders;
All required log entries were made; and
All relevant navigation information was used to identify protected marine habitats, areas, and
sanctuaries
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-2C
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of the principles to be observed in keeping a safe watch
TASK: Notify Master when appropriate
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship underway or a full mission ship simulator during an
exercise at sea.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Notify the master as instructed, and when in doubt of other
vessels’ intentions, or in any circumstances that affect the routine navigation of the vessel in
accordance with STCW Code Section A-VIII/2, Part 3-1, Paragraph 40.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The master was notified immediately when one of the following occurred.
1. Restricted visibility was encountered or expected;
2. Vessel traffic density or the movements of other ships caused concern;
3. Difficulty was experienced in maintaining course;
4. Failed to sight land or a navigational mark, or to obtain soundings when expected;
5. Aids to navigation were not in position or were displaying incorrect characteristics;
6. Land or a navigational mark was unexpectedly sighted, or soundings obtained or changed
unexpectedly;
7. The engines or its control systems, steering, or any essential navigational equipment failed,
or alarms or indicators for these systems sounded;
8. Failure of any radio equipment;
9. Concerns arose in heavy weather about damage to the vessel or its cargo;
10. Any hazard to navigation that posed a threat to the vessel was noticed;
11. Any doubt about the ship’s safety or other emergency arose; or
12. Any changes are made to the voyage plan.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-2D
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of the principles to be observed in keeping a safe watch
TASK: Keep a safe anchor watch
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship at anchor or a full mission ship simulator during an
exercise at anchor with wind and seas building.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Properly keep a safe anchor watch in accordance with STCW
Code Section A-VIII/2, Part 3-1, Paragraph 51.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. Determined and plotted the ship’s position;
2. Frequently checked the ship’s position by visual and radar bearings and radar ranges from
the same charted objects;
3. Established the GPS or DGPS anchor alarm;
4. Maintained a proper lookout;
5. Ensured periodic inspections were made;
6. Posted a rating at the anchor to carry out orders with respect to the anchor;
7. Monitored weather, tides and sea state;
8. Notified the master immediately when the weather changed, visibility became restricted, or
the anchor started to drag;
9. Placed engines on standby and ensured that they are ready for immediate use where
appropriate; and
10. Properly displayed all required lights and shapes and sounded proper sound signals.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-2E
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of the principles to be observed in keeping a safe watch
TASK: Navigate in restricted visibility
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship at sea or a full mission ship simulator during an
exercise at sea, when visibility becomes restricted while underway.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Recognize the restricted visibility take the appropriate action to
navigate in restricted visibility in accordance with the COLREGS in accordance with Section
STCW Code A-VIII/2, Part 3-1, Paragraph 45.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The restricted visibility was determined;
2. The master was notified;
3. Steering was switched to hand steering;
4. A proper lookout was posted and the running lights turned on;
5. The vessel’s speed was set in accordance with Rule 6;
6. Sounding of required signals was commenced;
7. The radar or ARPA was set on the appropriate scale to scan at long range for the presence
of other vessels; and
8. Approaching targets were plotted or the ARPA or radar was used to obtain early warning of
risk of collision and determine the speed and direction of relative motion.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-2F
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of the principles to be observed in keeping a safe watch
TASK: Turn over a watch
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship at sea or a full mission ship simulator during an
exercise at sea.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Turn the watch over.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. A DR position was plotted on the chart in use for the end of the watch;
2. The ship's position was determined and plotted all by means appropriate to the area
transited;
3. Required weather data was read and recorded in the deck log;
4. The heading of the gyro and magnetic compasses were compared and recorded;
5. The movement of all vessel traffic was checked by both visual and electronic means
immediately before being relieved;
6. The vessel’s course and speed, posting of special lookouts, the steering mode in use, and
weather and visibility were relayed to the relieving officer;
7. Any special instructions regarding occurrences during the past watch or which are expected
during the next watch were relayed;
8. All relevant information concerning vessels in sight or on the radar or ARPA was reported to
the relieving officer;
9. The master is notified of any doubt that the relieving officer is competent to perform his or
her duties;
10. The watch was not turned over during a maneuver or other action to avoid a hazard to
navigation; and
11. The officer being relieved did not leave the bridge until informed by the relieving officer that
he or she is ready to take the watch.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-3A
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge of
effective bridge teamwork procedures
TASK: Voyage planning
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship, a full mission ship simulator, or in a navigation laboratory,
when given a port of departure and a port of arrival more than 1,000 apart.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Plan a voyage and review the voyage plan with the master and deck
officers.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
Appraisal -- Take into account paragraph 2 of the annex to IMO Assembly Resolution A 893(21):
1. The condition of the vessel, its stability, equipment, operational limitations, draft and maneuvering
characteristics;
2. Any special characteristics of the cargo and its stowage;
3. Crew members competency and rest status;
4. The status of all ship’s certificates and documents were up to date;
5. Up to date charts of proper scale, and the latest notices to mariners and radio navigational warnings;
6. Up to date coast pilots, sailing directions, and other information sources appropriate for the voyage;
7. Relevant routing guides;
8. Up to date tide and current tables and atlases;
9. Weather information;
10. Weather routing services;
11. Ship reporting systems, VTS and environmental protection measures;
12. Vessel traffic density for the route;
13. Pilotage requirements and information exchange; and,
14. Port information, including emergency response capability.
Planning -- Plan contains the following per para. 3 of the annex to IMO Assembly Resolution A 893(21):
15. Courses plotted on the appropriately scaled charts noting the ETA at each way point, including the
final way point;
16. Courses and distances between way points were correctly calculated and indicated on the charts;
17. The most direct route that avoided all hazards to navigation by the margin of safety of 3 nm;
18. The areas of all required speed changes;
19. The minimum under keel clearances in critical areas; positions requiring a change of machinery
status;
20. Positions requiring a change of machinery status;
21. Waypoint of all course changes;
22. The methods and frequency of position fixing, including areas requiring the highest accuracy;
23. The positions and radio hailing frequencies or channels where port authorities, pilots and VTS
services must be notified were noted on the relevant chart;
24. The state of the tide and currents at the port of departure for the times of departure and transit were
determined;
25. Contingency plan for alternative actions in cases of emergency;
26. The review of the voyage plan with the Master and deck officers.
27. All relevant navigation information used to identify protected marine habitats, areas and sanctuaries.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-3B
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of effective bridge teamwork procedures
TASK: Execute a voyage plan
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship, or a full mission ship simulator, when given a
voyage plan.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Execute the voyage plan.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The candidate, in accordance with paragraph 4 and 5 of the annex to IMO Assembly Resolution
A 893(21):
1. Checks the reliability and condition of the navigational equipment at frequent intervals;
2. Applies basic information obtained from the tide tables and other navigational publications to
determine under keel clearance;
3. Fixes the vessels position at appropriate intervals;
4. Checks magnetic and gyro-compasses;
5. Assesses meteorological information;
6. Determined compass error;
7. Calculates sailings for up to 24 hours;
8. Correctly operates and applied information from electronic navigation systems;
9. Correctly operates the radar and ARPA and applied the information for navigation and
collision avoidance;
10. Correctly operates propulsion and steering systems to control heading and speed;
11. Initiates action in event of a real or simulated equipment malfunction or failure of major items
of equipment;
12. Correctly conducts radio-communications;
13. Monitored and correctly operates safety and alarm systems.
14. Closely and continuously monitors the voyage plan.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-3C
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of effective bridge teamwork procedures
TASK: BRM – Recognition of watch condition
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship at sea or a full mission ship simulator during an
exercise at sea, when help is needed because of restricted visibility, vessel traffic or safety
of navigation.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Recognize the need for additional personnel on the bridge and
notify the master.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The candidate notifies the master immediately if:
1. The vessel encounters or expects to encounter restricted visibility;
2. There is cause for concern because of vessel traffic density or the movements of other
ships;
3. the vessel will transit restricted waters with vessel traffic; or
4. he or she was fatigued to the point that decision making is affected.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-3D
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of effective bridge teamwork procedures
TASK: BRM Condition III – collision avoidance.
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: the ship is navigating near land, shoals or with increased traffic
density and/or restricted visibility. This condition requires concentrated navigation and
observation of traffic for collision avoidance (entering or leaving port).
On a ship at sea or a full mission ship simulator during an exercise at sea, and with a bridge
team in place for navigating in congested near coastal waters with or without reduced
visibility, and assigned to monitor vessel traffic using an IMO compliant ARPA. The ship is
navigating near land, shoals, or with increased traffic density and/or restricted visibility.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Identify all vessels (targets) posing a risk or danger of collision,
and provide appropriate information and recommendations on vessel traffic and any other
situation or condition that may effect the safe navigation of the vessel to the conning officer.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The risk and danger of collision of all approaching vessels is determined within 6 minutes;
2. The conning officer was immediately notified of the relative position of the threatening
vessel, its CPA and TCPA;
3. Course changes in accordance with the COLREGS to remove the risks of collision and
avoid the close quarters situations from developing were recommended;
4. All recommended course or speed changes resulted in increasing the CPA to approaching
vessels identified as posing a risk or danger of collision;
5. All recommended course changes provided sufficient sea room and bottom clearance for
the area transited;
6. Communication was clear, immediate, reliable and relevant; and
7. Non-essential activities were avoided.
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OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-3E
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of effective bridge teamwork procedures
TASK: BRM Condition III – navigation
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship at sea or a full mission ship simulator during an
exercise at sea, and with a bridge team in place for navigating in congested near coastal
waters with or without reduced visibility, and assigned to monitor the vessel’s position,
communicate on the VHF, and all other bridge duties, using an IMO compliant ARPA, a
GPS or DGPS receiver and all other bridge navigational equipment identified in the
performance standard.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine and plot the vessel’s position by electronic and
visual means, communicate as required on the VHF, and carry out all engine commands,
ensure that all rudder commands are properly carried out, and make all appropriate log book
entries.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. Visual and electronic means were used to determine the ship’s position, including GPS or
DGPS, radar, ARPA, ECDIS (if fitted), and Echo Sounder;
2. The vessel’s position was plotted in accordance with tolerances stated previously at regular
intervals appropriate to the vessel’s speed and the area transited;
3. The correct courses to steer to maintain the ship on the intended track were determined and
recommended to the conning officer;
4. All VHF calls to own ship were answered and calls to other ships in the area and port
authorities were made as required;
5. The helmsman was monitored to ensure all rudder commands were carried out;
6. Communication was clear, immediate, reliable and relevant;
7. Non-essential activities were avoided; and
8. All required entries in the appropriate vessel’s logs were made.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-3F
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of effective bridge teamwork procedures
TASK: BRM Condition II or III – error trapping
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: The ship is underway offshore in restricted visibility, with
increased traffic, land or shoals affecting navigation (coastwise navigation).
On a ship at sea or a full mission ship simulator during an exercise at sea, and with a bridge
team in place for navigating in congested near coastal waters with or without reduced
visibility, and assigned duties as an officer in a Bridge Team, when one of the following
occur:
1. an incorrect rudder order is given;
2. a rudder or engine command is not given at the proper time;
3. a navigational aid is misidentified;
4. the vessel’s position is improperly fixed; or
5. a target vessel’s movements are improperly stated.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Monitor vessel’s movement, recognize erroneously stated
information about the vessel’s position or a target vessels movement, and notify the conning
officer of specific questions regarding the vessel’s situation.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The misinformation or command error was detected.
2. The conning officer was notified within 30 seconds of the occurrence of the error (for helm
orders, the candidate will detect the error and issue a corrective order within 5 seconds).
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OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-3G
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of effective bridge teamwork procedures
TASK: BRM Condition II – navigation & collision avoidance
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship at sea or a full mission ship simulator during an
exercise at sea, when acting as part of the bridge team with assigned duties to monitor the
vessel’s navigation and determine the risk or danger of collision with all vessels underway in
open sea, using an ARPA meeting all national and international performance requirements,
a GPS or DGPS receiver and all the bridge equipment identified in the performance
standard.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine and plot the vessel’s position at suitable intervals,
and plot or systematically observe all approaching vessels and inform the bride team of
dangers to navigation, intended course changes, and vessels which pose a risk or danger of
collision.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The vessel’s position was determined and plotted at suitable intervals;
2. All aids to navigation were identified;
3. The bridge team was notified immediately of the following:
a) when planned course changes must be made;
b) effects of tides or currents setting the vessel off its intended course: or,
c) any doubt about the vessel’s position.
4. The risk and danger of collision with approaching vessels in the vicinity were determined by
visual and radar/ARPA bearings.
5. The bridge team was notified of the following:
a) danger or risk of collision with any approaching vessel;
b) recommended course change to avoid the risk or danger of collision; and,
c) recommended speed change to avoid the risk or danger of collision if the engines
are available for immediate use.
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OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-3H
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of effective bridge teamwork procedures
TASK: BRM Condition III – establish a bridge team
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship at sea or a full mission ship simulator during an
exercise at sea, to establish a bridge team to monitor the vessel’s navigation and determine
the risk or danger of collision with all vessels.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine the number of officers required safely navigating the
vessel and assign individual officers and crewmembers specific duties and functions as part
of the bridge team.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
Officers were assigned to the following tasks:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Conning;
Lookout
Collision avoidance; and
Navigation;
Communication; and,
Administration.
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OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-2-3I
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Watchkeeping -- Thorough knowledge
of effective bridge teamwork procedures
TASK: BRM Condition II or III – Prioritization
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a full-mission ship simulator during an exercise at sea, and
with a bridge team in place, while navigating in congested near- coastal waters in good
visibility, and assigned duties as an officer in a bridge team, and given the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
a vessel on own ship’s starboard bow changes course and creates a risk of collision;
there is insufficient water depth for own ship to turn to starboard;
the diesel engines are using heavy fuel;
a vessel ahead is on a reciprocal course 1.5 nm away with a CPA of 0.5 nm on the
port side; and
5. the GMDSS distress alarm sounds.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine the appropriate action to take..
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The candidate:
1. assesses the situation;
2. determines in which priority action must be taken for the safety of the vessel;
3. recommends that the engines be slowed or stopped in sufficient time to avoid the
collision with the vessel on the starboard bow; and
4. after the danger of collision is over, acknowledges the distress call.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-1A
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Radar Navigation -- Ability to operate
and to interpret and analyze information obtained from radar, including: Performance -- setting
up and maintaining displays
TASK:
Set up and maintain radar display
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational radar or radar simulator that meets the
standards of 33 CFR 164.38 and other applicable national and international performance
standards.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Set up and maintain the radar display.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
Within three minutes, after the power is turned on:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
The set is switched from standby to transmit;
The appropriate scale is selected;
The gain control was adjusted so that targets and sea return appear;
The tune control is adjusted (if the unit is not self tuning);
The brilliance control is adjusted;
The sea clutter and rain clutter controls are adjusted to suppress the rain and sea clutter
without losing targets;
7. The north-up stabilized relative motion is selected.
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OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-1B
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Radar Navigation -- Ability to operate
and to interpret and analyze information obtained from radar, including: Performance -- setting
up and maintaining displays
TASK:
Switch display modes
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational radar or radar simulator that meets the
standards of 33 CFR 164.38 and other applicable national and international performance
standards.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Switch the display from north-up stabilized relative motion to
true motion to head-up, and state how to recognize the mode displayed.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
Within 15 seconds:
1. The display is switched from north-up stabilized relative motion to true motion;
2. The display is switched from true motion to head-up; and
3. The candidate pointed to the location on the display of the information that indicates
the mode displayed.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-1C
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Radar Navigation -- Ability to operate
and to interpret and analyze information obtained from radar, including: Performance -detection of misrepresentation of information, false echoes, sea return, etc., racons and
SARTs
TASK:
Identify false echoes, sea return, racon and SART
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational radar or radar simulator that meets the
standards of 33 CFR 164.38 and other applicable national and international performance
standards.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Identify false echoes, sea return, a racon and SART.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The following were recognized and correctly identified:
1. False echoes:
a. indirect or false echoes;
b. side lobe effects;
c. multiple echoes;
d. second trace echoes;
e. electronic interference; and,
f. spoking;
2. Sea return;
3. Racons; and,
4. SARTs.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-1D
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Radar Navigation -- Ability to operate
and to interpret and analyze information obtained from radar, including: Use -- range and
bearing, course and speed of other ships; time and distance of crossing, meeting, and
overtaking ships
TASK:
Determine range and bearing
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational radar or radar simulator that meets the
standards of 33 CFR 164.38 and other applicable national and international performance
standards, with land and aids to navigation in range.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine the range and bearing to an object.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The candidate determined the range and bearing to an object selected by the assessor
within 30 seconds.
2. The candidate’s:
a) range was within ± 0.1 nm of the assessor’s solution or ± 1% of the range scale in use.
b) bearing is within ± 1°of the assessor’ s solution.
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OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-1E
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Radar Navigation -- Identification of
critical echoes; detecting course and speed changes of to other ships; effective changes of
own ship’s course and speed
TASK:
Determine risk of collision
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational radar or radar simulator that meets the
standards of 33 CFR 164.38 and other applicable national and international performance
standards, set on the 12 mile scale, with at least 5 vessels on the display.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine if risk of collision or danger of collision exists with all
approaching vessels.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The candidate identified:
1. All approaching vessels whose bearing did not change appreciably; and
2. All vessels that had a CPA of less than 3 miles; and
3. All determinations were made within 8 minutes of determining the initial range and
bearing of each vessel.
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OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-1F
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Radar Navigation -- Identification of
critical echoes; detecting course and speed changes of to other ships; effective changes of
own ship’s course and speed
TASK:
Determine DRM, SRM, CPA, and TCPA
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational radar or radar simulator that meets the
standards of 33 CFR 164.38 and other applicable national and international performance
standards, set on the 12 mile scale.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine:
1. The range and bearing to 3 other ships (meeting, crossing, and overtaking);
2. The DRM and SRM of all other ships; and
3. The CPA and TCPA of all vessels.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The range and bearing solution are completed within 30 seconds and are within the
previously stated tolerances;
2. The DRM solution is completed within 6 minutes and is within ± 5° of the assessor’s
solution;
3. The SRM solution is completed within 7 minutes of initial range and bearing and is within ± 2
knot of the assessor’s solution;
4. The CPA solution is completed within 7 minutes and is within ± 0.5 miles of the assessor’s
solution; and
5. The TCPA solution is completed within 8 minutes and is within ± 3 minutes.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-1G
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Radar Navigation -- Identification of
critical echoes; detecting course and speed changes of to other ships; effective changes of
own ship’s course and speed
TASK:
Detect speed and course changes of other ships
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational radar or radar simulator that meets the
standards of 33 CFR 164.38 and other applicable national and international performance
standards, set on the 12 mile scale, in the stabilized relative motion north-up mode, and with
meeting or crossing targets.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Detect speed and course changes of other ships which result in
a change in the direction or speed of relative motion.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
Other ships’ speed changes of at least 5 knots and/or course changes of at least 10° were
detected within 10 rotations of the sweep (30 seconds) from the time the candidate began
his or her systematic observation of the display.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-1H
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Radar Navigation -- Identification of
critical echoes; detecting course and speed changes of to other ships; effective changes of
own ship’s course and speed; and, application of International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea
TASK:
Change course to control target DRM
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational radar or radar simulator that meets the
standards of 33 CFR 164.38 and other applicable national and international performance
standards, set on the 12 mile scale in north-up stabilized relative motion mode, with a ship
on the starboard bow with a CPA of 0.5.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Control the target vessels DRM by changing own ship’s course
in accordance with the COLREGS.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. Determined the new course to steer to achieve a 2 mile CPA;
2. Executed a turn to starboard; and
3. Achieved a CPA of not less than 1.8 nm or more than 2.2 nm.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-1I
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Radar Navigation -- Identification of
critical echoes; detecting course and speed changes of to other ships; effective changes of
own ship’s course and speed; and, application of International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea
TASK:
Change speed to control target DRM
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational radar or radar simulator that meets the
standards of 33 CFR 164.38 and other applicable national and international performance
standards, set on the 12 mile scale in the north-up stabilized relative motion mode, with a
vessel on the beam with a CPA of less than 0.5 NM ahead.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Control the target vessels DRM by changing own ship’s speed
in accordance with the COLREGS.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. Determined the new speed to achieve a 2 mile CPA;
2. Executed a speed reduction; and
3. Achieved a CPA of not less than 1.8nm or more than 2.2 nm.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-1J
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Radar Navigation -- plotting techniques
and relative and true motion concepts
TASK:
Determine true course and speed of target vessels
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational radar or radar simulator that meets the
standards of 33 CFR 164.38 and other applicable national and international performance
standards, set on the 12 mile scale in the relative motion north-up mode, using any
graphically correct method.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine the true course and speed of three target vessels.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. Constructed a relative motion triangle on either a reflection plotter, a maneuvering board, or
a transfer plotting sheet; and
2. Solved for the target vessel’s true course and speed within 8 minutes; and
3. The candidate’s true course solution is within ± 5° and the true speed solution is within ± 5
knots of the assessor’s solution.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-1K
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Radar Navigation -- parallel indexing
TASK:
Parallel indexing
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational radar or radar simulator that meets the
standards of 33 CFR 164.38 and other applicable national and international performance
standards, set on the 12 mile scale in relative motion north-up mode, with aids to navigation
and a coastline displayed on the display.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Use a parallel index line to monitor and maintain the vessel on
track.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. Constructed a parallel index line through the edge of the known hazard to navigation or
land mass; and
2. Monitored the vessel’s movement in relation by referring to the relative motion of the
parallel index in relation to the land mass;
3. The vessel must not drift more than 10 % of the set distance toward the known hazard or
landmass.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-1L
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Radar Navigation -- parallel indexing
TASK: Determine DRM, SRM, CPA and TCPA
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational radar or radar simulator that meets the
standards of 33 CFR 164.38 and other applicable national and international performance
standards, set on the 12-mile scale, in the true motion mode, using any graphically correct
method.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine the DRM, SRM, CPA and TCPA of three target
vessels.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The candidate:
1. constructs a relative motion triangle on either a reflection plotter, a maneuvering board
or a transfer plotting sheet;
2. obtains a DRM solution within 8 minutes and within ± 5° of the assessor’s solution;
3. obtains a SRM solution within 8 minutes of initial range and within ± 2 knots of the
assessor’s solution;
4. obtains a CPA solution within 7 minutes and within ± 0.5 nm of the assessor’s solution;
and
5. obtains a TCPA solution within 8 minutes and within ± 3 minutes of the assessor’s
solution
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-2A
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Principal types of ARPA, their display
characteristics, performance standards and the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyze information obtained from ARPA, including:
system performance and accuracy, tracking capabilities and limitations, and processing
delays; and use of operational warnings and system tests
TASK:
Set up and maintain an ARPA display
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational ARPA that meet the standards of 33 CFR
164.38 (or an ARPA simulator that meets applicable national and international performance
standards for ARPA).
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Set up and maintain the ARPA display.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
Within three minutes, the candidate:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Turns the power on;
Initializes performance monitor;
Notes error messages;
Switches from standby to on;
Selected the appropriate scale;
Adjusts the gain control so that targets and sea return appeared;
Adjusts the tune control (if the unit is not self tuning);
Adjusts the brilliance control;
Adjusts the sea clutter and rain clutter controls to suppress the rain and sea clutter
without losing targets.
10. Selects display north-up stabilized, relative motion.
11. Selects proper gyro course and speed input.
12. Selects sea-stabilized mode.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-2B
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Principal types of ARPA, their display
characteristics, performance standards and the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyze information obtained from ARPA, including:
methods of target acquisition and their limitations
TASK:
Manual target acquisition
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational ARPA that meet the standards of 33 CFR
164.38 (or an ARPA simulator that meets applicable national and international performance
standards for ARPA), with at least 10 targets on the selected range.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Manually acquire ten targets.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
Manually acquire 10 targets within 2 minutes.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-2C
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Principal types of ARPA, their display
characteristics, performance standards and the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyze information obtained from ARPA, including:
methods of target acquisition and their limitations
TASK:
Establish an exclusion area
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational ARPA that meet the standards of 33 CFR
164.38 (or an ARPA simulator that meets applicable national and international performance
standards for ARPA), with the ARPA on the 12 mile scale, and in automatic acquisition.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Establish an exclusion area that suppresses the automatic
acquisition of targets in that area.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The candidate establishes an exclusion area within 2 minutes on the port or starboard side
of the vessel that is either:
1. described by an arc of 90° on the appropriate side of the vessel; or
2. described by a line parallel to the vessel's track four nm from the vessel.
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ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-2D
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Principal types of ARPA, their display
characteristics, performance standards and the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyze information obtained from ARPA, including:
true and relative vectors, graphic representation of target information and danger areas
TASK:
Set vector characteristics
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational ARPA that meet the standards of 33 CFR
164.38 (or an ARPA simulator that meets applicable national and international performance
standards for ARPA), with the ARPA on the 12 mile scale.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Switch between true and relative vectors and change the length
of the vectors from 6 minutes to 30 minutes.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
Switches between true and relative vectors and changes the length of the vectors within 10
seconds.
Candidate
Candidate’s Mariner Reference No.
Assessor
Position
Vessel or School
Assessor’s Mariner
Reference No.
Date
TABLE A-II/1 Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-2E
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Principal types of ARPA, their display
characteristics, performance standards and the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyze information obtained from ARPA, including:
true and relative vectors, graphic representation of target information and danger areas
TASK:
Designate targets
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational ARPA that meet the standards of 33 CFR
164.38 (or an ARPA simulator that meets applicable national and international performance
standards for ARPA), with the ARPA on the 12 mile scale.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Designate two acquired targets.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
Designate two of the acquired targets for an alphanumeric display of the target information
within 10 seconds for each target.
Candidate
Candidate’s Mariner Reference No.
Assessor
Position
Vessel or School
Assessor’s Mariner
Reference No.
Date
TABLE A-II/1 Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-2F
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Principal types of ARPA, their display
characteristics, performance standards and the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyze information obtained from ARPA, including:
true and relative vectors, graphic representation of target information and danger areas
TASK:
Cancel targets
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational ARPA that meet the standards of 33 CFR
164.38 (or an ARPA simulator that meets applicable national and international performance
standards for ARPA), with the ARPA on the 12 mile scale.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Cancel a single target.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
A single target is cancelled within 5 seconds.
Candidate
Candidate’s Mariner Reference No.
Assessor
Position
Vessel or School
Assessor’s Mariner
Reference No.
Date
TABLE A-II/1 Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-2G
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Principal types of ARPA, their display
characteristics, performance standards and the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyze information obtained from ARPA, including:
true and relative vectors, graphic representation of target information and danger areas
TASK:
Target history
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational ARPA that meet the standards of 33 CFR
164.38 (or an ARPA simulator that meets applicable national and international performance
standards for ARPA), with the ARPA on the 12 mile scale.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Demonstrate the ability to display a target’s history.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. Correctly operate the controls that display a target’s history; and
2. The target’s history is displayed within 10 seconds.
Candidate
Candidate’s Mariner Reference No.
Assessor
Position
Vessel or School
Assessor’s Mariner
Reference No.
Date
TABLE A-II/1 Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-2H
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Principal types of ARPA, their display
characteristics, performance standards and the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyze information obtained from ARPA, including:
true and relative vectors, graphic representation of target information and danger areas
TASK:
Establish CPA and TCPA
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational ARPA that meet the standards of 33 CFR
164.38 (or an ARPA simulator that meets applicable national and international performance
standards for ARPA), with the ARPA on the 12 mile scale.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Establish the CPA and TCPA for dangerous targets.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The candidate determines the parameters for dangerous targets by entering:
a. minimum CPA; and
b. minimum TCPA.
2. Data entry must be completed within 1 minute.
Candidate
Candidate’s Mariner Reference No.
Assessor
Position
Vessel or School
Assessor’s Mariner
Reference No.
Date
TABLE A-II/1 Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-2I
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Principal types of ARPA, their display
characteristics, performance standards and the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyze information obtained from ARPA, including:
true and relative vectors, graphic representation of target information and danger areas
TASK:
Establish alarm area
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational ARPA that meet the standards of 33 CFR
164.38 (or an ARPA simulator that meets applicable national and international performance
standards for ARPA), with the ARPA on the 12 mile scale.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Establish an alarm area with outer and inner guard rings.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
Establish an alarm area with an outer guard ring of 8 nm and an inner guard ring of 4 nm within
2 minutes.
Candidate
Candidate’s Mariner Reference No.
Assessor
Position
Vessel or School
Assessor’s Mariner
Reference No.
Date
TABLE A-II/1 Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-2J
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Principal types of ARPA, their display
characteristics, performance standards and the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyze information obtained from ARPA, including:
deriving and analyzing information, critical echoes, exclusion areas and trail maneuvers
TASK:
Trial Maneuver
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational ARPA that meet the standards of 33 CFR
164.38 (or an ARPA simulator that meets applicable national and international performance
standards for ARPA), with the ARPA on the 12 mile scale, with at least ten targets within 12
miles of the own ship.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Demonstrate the trial maneuver function.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Access the trial maneuver mode;
Enter course changes;
Determine the course to steer to avoid all targets by at least 2 NM, within 30 seconds;.
Enter speed changes;
Determine the speed necessary to avoid all targets by at least 2 NM, within 30 seconds; and
Return the display to real time.
Candidate
Candidate’s Mariner Reference No.
Assessor
Position
Vessel or School
Assessor’s Mariner
Reference No.
Date
TABLE A-II/1 Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-2K
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Principal types of ARPA, their display
characteristics, performance standards and the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyze information obtained from ARPA, including:
deriving and analyzing information, critical echoes, exclusion areas and trail maneuvers
TASK:
Switch stabilization modes
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational ARPA that meet the standards of 33 CFR
164.38 (or an ARPA simulator that meets applicable national and international performance
standards for ARPA), with the ARPA on the 12 mile scale.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Switch the display from a north-up relative motion sea stabilized
display to a true motion ground stabilized display.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
Complete the change within 10 seconds.
Candidate
Candidate’s Mariner Reference No.
Assessor
Position
Vessel or School
Assessor’s Mariner
Reference No.
Date
TABLE A-II/1 Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-2L
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Principal types of ARPA, their display
characteristics, performance standards and the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyze information obtained from ARPA, including:
deriving and analyzing information, critical echoes, exclusion areas and trail maneuvers
TASK:
Navigation lines
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational ARPA that meet the standards of 33 CFR
164.38 (or an ARPA simulator that meets applicable national and international performance
standards for ARPA), with the ARPA on the 12 mile scale, using 2 nav marks and one nav
line.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Establish a nav line to monitor and maintain the vessel on track.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The candidate:
1. constructs a nav line between the 2 nav marks and through the seaward edge of the
known hazard to navigation or land mass;
2. positions the VRM at a distance named by the assessor from the edge of the nav line;
3. monitors the vessel’s movement to (cont’d) determine if the edge of the VRM moves
inside the nav line; and
4. ensures that the VRM does not drift more than 10 % of the VRM distance inside the nav
line.
Candidate
Candidate’s Mariner Reference No.
Assessor
Position
Vessel or School
Assessor’s Mariner
Reference No.
Date
TABLE A-II/1 Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-2M
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Principal types of ARPA, their display
characteristics, performance standards and the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyze information obtained from ARPA, including:
deriving and analyzing information, critical echoes, exclusion areas and trail maneuvers
TASK:
Determine set and drift
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational ARPA that meet the standards of 33 CFR
164.38 (or an ARPA simulator that meets applicable national and international performance
standards for ARPA), with the ARPA on the 12 mile scale.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine the set and drift of the vessel.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1.
The display was sea stabilized.
2.
A stationery target was identified, acquired and designated.
3.
The target’s course and speed was read as the set and drift within 3 minutes.
Candidate
Candidate’s Mariner Reference No.
Assessor
Position
Vessel or School
Assessor’s Mariner
Reference No.
Date
TABLE A-II/1 Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-3-2N
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Use of radar and ARPA to maintain the safety of navigation
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Principal types of ARPA, their display
characteristics, performance standards and the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA
Ability to operate and to interpret and analyze information obtained from ARPA, including:
deriving and analyzing information, critical echoes, exclusion areas and trail maneuvers
TASK:
Determine range and bearing
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On an operational ARPA that meet the standards of 33 CFR
164.38 (or an ARPA simulator that meets applicable national and international performance
standards for ARPA), with the ARPA on the 12 mile scale.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Determine the range and bearing to an object.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The candidate:
1. determines the range and bearing to an object selected by the assessor within 30
seconds by positioning the VRM on the edge of the object which is closest to the vessel
and positioning the EBL through the object;
2. obtains a range within ± 0.1 nm of the assessor’s solution or ± 1% of the range scale in
use; and
3. obtains a bearing within ± 1° of the assessor’s solution.
Candidate
Candidate’s Mariner Reference No.
Assessor
Position
Vessel or School
Assessor’s Mariner
Reference No.
Date
TABLE A-II/1 Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-4-1A
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Transmit and receive information by visual signaling
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Visual Signaling -- Ability to transmit
and receive signals by Morse code
TASK:
Flashing Light
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship or in a laboratory using a device by which sends
flashing light messages at a speed of 4 wpm; when sent two messages, the first consisting
of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
DE followed by a four- (4) letter identity signal, sent once;
YU: Indicating that a Code Group follows, sent once;
Text: Five random five letter groups, each of which is repeated twice; and,
Ending: AR;
and the second consisting of:
1.
2.
3.
4.
DE followed by a four letter identity signal, sent once;
YU: Indicating that a Code Group follows; sent once;
Text: Five three character code groups, each of which is sent twice;
Ending: AR.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Read the Morse code flashing light signals, record the letters
and numbers of the entire message, and interpret the code groups in accordance with H.O.
102.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. Record the letters of the message; and,
2. Achieve a minimum passing score of 80% scored as follows:
a. three points are given for each correct character of the five random five letter groups for
a possible total of 75 points; and
b. five points are given for each correct plain language interpretation (candidate must look
up the meaning of the code groups in H.O. 102) of each of the five code groups for a
possible total of 25 points.
Candidate
Candidate’s Mariner Reference No.
Assessor
Position
Vessel or School
Assessor’s Mariner
Reference No.
Date
TABLE A-II/1 Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-5-1A
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maneuver the ship
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Ship maneuvering and handling -Maneuvering and procedures for the rescue of person overboard
TASK:
Maneuver for man overboard
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship at sea or in a full mission simulator, upon receiving
notification of a Man-Overboard (MOB).
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Immediately initiate either a Williamson Turn or Anderson Turn
(as appropriate for conditions), return the vessel to the MOB, and give the command to
launch the rescue boat.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. Order full rudder to the side of MOB and place engines on stand by (do not RPMs);
2. Simulate releasing the lighted buoy;
3. Sound MOB signal if other vessels are in sight;
4. Mark (if equipped) the ship’s position on ARPA/GPS or DGPS;
5. Simulate a “Mayday” call on the VHF notifying any vessels in vicinity of the MOB;
6. Complete the recovery turn;
7. State that the rescue boat would be prepared for launch; or scrambling nets rigged on
correct side of the vessel;
8. State that when on the reciprocal of the original course, the vessel will be slowed and
stopped within .1 nm of the MOB to begin the recovery/search.
Candidate
Candidate’s Mariner Reference No.
Assessor
Position
Vessel or School
Assessor’s Mariner
Reference No.
Date
TABLE A-II/1 Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-5-1B
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maneuver the ship
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Ship maneuvering and handling -Basic Maneuvering
TASK:
Course change of more than 450
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship at sea or in a full mission simulator.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Order turning the vessel left or right more than 450 from the
original heading.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
1. The candidate orders the turn left or right more than 450 from the original heading by
applying a minimum of 10° and a maximum of 20° of rudder;
2. Reduce rudder as the ship approaches the new course; and,
3. Steady on the new course without over shooting the course by more than 10°
Candidate
Candidate’s Mariner Reference No.
Assessor
Position
Vessel or School
Assessor’s Mariner
Reference No.
Date
TABLE A-II/1 Specification of Minimum Standard of Competence
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
ASSESSMENT NO. OICNW-5-1C
FUNCTION: Navigation at the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maneuver the ship
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY: Ship maneuvering and handling -Basic Maneuvering
TASK:
Emergency stop
PERFORMANCE CONDITION: On a ship at sea or in a full mission simulator, proceeding at a
speed of at least half ahead.
PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR: Execute an emergency stop.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The candidate, within the safe operating limits of the vessel’s propulsion system, stops the
vessel using maximum astern thrust and rudder cycling without deviating from the original
course by more than 20°.
Candidate
Candidate’s Mariner Reference No.
Assessor
Position
Vessel or School
Assessor’s Mariner
Reference No.
Date
Following is a summary of the assessments for Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code, Specification of
Minimum Standard of Competence For Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch on Ships of
500 Gross Tonnage or More. You may use this summary as a checklist to indicate which
assessments have been completed.
Assessment
Number
3
Task
OICNW-1-1A
Adjust a sextant
OICNW-1-1B
Measure the altitude of the sun
OICNW-1-1C
Measure the altitude of at least 3 stars
OICNW-1-1D
Measure the altitude of the sun at meridian passage (local apparent noon)
OICNW-1-1E
Celestial running fix
OICNW-1-1F
Star fix
OICNW-1-2A
Fix by two bearings
OICNW-1-2B
Fix by two ranges
OICNW-1-2C
Fix by tangents to two identified objects
OICNW-1-2D
Plot the ship’s DR position
OICNW-1-2E
Determine the course to steer
OICNW-1-3A
Correction of charts and publications
OICNW-1-3B
Chart selection
OICNW-1-3C
Route planning
OICNW-1-4A
Position fix by GPS
OICNW-1-4B
Use of GPS position save function
OICNW-1-4C
DELETED
OICNW-1-4D
Use of echo sounder
OICNW-1-5A
Determine gyro compass error by bearing of range
OICNW-1-5B
Determine magnetic compass error
OICNW-1-5C
Determine magnetic compass deviation
OICNW-1-5D
Determine course to steer by magnetic compass
OICNW-1-5E
Position fix by magnetic compass bearings
OICNW-1-5F
Azimuth of the sun
OICNW-1-6A
Steering gear test
OICNW-1-6B
Set weather controls
OICNW-1-7A
Read barometric pressure
OICNW-1-7B
Determine true wind speed & direction
OICNW-1-7C
Determine expected weather conditions
OICNW-2-1A
Identify light configurations
N/A
Enclosure (2) to CG-543
Policy Letter 11-07
TABLE A-II/1 - OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
Assessment Summary
Assessment
Number
Task
OICNW-2-1B
Identify day shapes
OICNW-2-1C
Identify sound signals
OICNW-2-1D
Determine risk of collision
OICNW-2-1E
Maneuver to avoid risk of collision -- meeting
OICNW-2-1F
Maneuver to avoid risk of collision -- overtaking
OICNW-2-1G
Maneuver to avoid risk of collision -- crossing
OICNW-2-2A
Watch Relief
OICNW-2-2B
Keep a safe navigation watch
OICNW-2-2C
Notify Master when appropriate
OICNW-2-2D
Keep a safe anchor watch
OICNW-2-2E
Navigate in restricted visibility
OICNW-2-2F
Turn over a watch
OICNW-2-3A
Voyage planning
OICNW-2-3B
Execute a voyage plan
OICNW-2-3C
BRM – Recognition of watch condition / Watch augmentation
OICNW-2-3D
BRM Condition III – collision avoidance
OICNW-2-3E
BRM Condition III – navigation
OICNW-2-3F
BRM Condition II or III – error trapping
OICNW-2-3G
BRM Condition II – navigation and collision avoidance
OICNW-2-3H
BRM Condition III – establish a bridge team
OICNW-2-3I
BRM Condition II or III – prioritization
OICNW-3-1A
Set up and maintain radar display
OICNW-3-1B
Switch display modes
OICNW-3-1C
Identify false echoes, sea return, racon and SART
OICNW-3-1D
Determine range and bearing
OICNW-3-1E
Determine risk of collision
OICNW-3-1F
Determine DRM, SRM, CPA, and TCPA
OICNW-3-1G
Detect speed and course changes of other ships
OICNW-3-1H
Change course to control target DRM
OICNW-3-1I
Change speed to control target DRM
OICNW-3-1J
Determine true course and speed of target vessels
2
3
TABLE A-II/1 - OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
Assessment Summary
Assessment
Number
Task
OICNW-3-1K
Parallel indexing
OICNW-3-1L
Determine DRM, SRM, CPA and TCPA of target vessels
OICNW-3-2A
Set up and maintain an ARPA display
OICNW-3-2B
Manual target acquisition
OICNW-3-2C
Establish an exclusion area
OICNW-3-2D
Set vector characteristics
OICNW-3-2E
Designate targets
OICNW-3-2F
Cancel targets
OICNW-3-2G
Target History
OICNW-3-2H
Establish CPA and TCPA
OICNW-3-2I
Establish alarm area
OICNW-3-2J
Trial Maneuver
OICNW-3-2K
Switch stabilization modes
OICNW-3-2L
Navigation lines
OICNW-3-2M
Determine set and drift
OICNW-3-2N
Determine range and bearing to an object
OICNW-4-1A
Flashing light
OICNW-5-1A
Maneuver for man overboard
OICNW-5-1B
Course change of more than 450
OICNW-5-1C
Emergency stop
3
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ASSESSOR’S MANUAL FOR
CONDUCTING MARINER ASSESSMENTS
U.S. Coast Guard
Research & Development Center
1082 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340-6096
JUNE 2000
Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard
National Maritime Center
Martinsburg, WV 25404
Enclosure (3) to CG-543
Policy Letter 11-07
Table of Contents
Conducting Mariner Assessments: A Practical Manual For Assessors ..........................................1
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
The STCW Challenge .......................................................................................................... 1
The Role of the Assessor ...................................................................................................... 1
Purpose of Manual................................................................................................................ 1
Components of an Assessment Procedure............................................................................ 2
Overview of the Assessment Process ................................................................................... 3
Guidelines for Conducting Mariner Assessments........................................................................... 4
Step 1: Prepare for the Assessment ...................................................................................... 5
Step 2: Brief the Candidate before the Assessment ............................................................. 6
Step 3: Observe the Candidate’s Performance ..................................................................... 7
Step 4: Record Results and Determine Assessment Outcome ............................................. 8
Step 5: Debrief the Candidate .............................................................................................. 9
Glossary .........................................................................................................................................10
References ......................................................................................................................................12
Conducting Assessments of Mariner Proficiencies: Assessor’s Manual
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CONDUCTING MARINER ASSESSMENTS:
A PRACTICAL MANUAL FOR ASSESSORS
Introduction
The STCW Challenge
Recent enactment of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code by
the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has led to new requirements in conducting
assessments of mariner proficiency. The STCW Code identifies a broad set of proficiency areas
comprised of skills, knowledge, and abilities. It further directs maritime industries in its member
nations to assess mariner proficiency in selected areas on the basis of practical demonstration.
Assessors will be responsible for administering assessments to mariners and ensuring that valid
and reliable results are obtained.
The Role of the Assessor
As an assessor, you will be responsible for assessing the ability of candidates to perform a task,
duty, or responsibility properly. You will use established criteria and your professional
judgment to determine whether the candidate has demonstrated an acceptable level of
proficiency. You will use assessment procedures that have been carefully developed, reviewed,
and approved prior to the assessment. You should personally observe the mariner’s performance
and determine the outcome of the assessment.
An assessor should hold the level of license, endorsement, or professional credential required for
the proficiency being assessed. In addition, the assessor should review the assessment materials
and receive a basic introduction to techniques and issues associated with assessing mariner
proficiency through practical demonstration.
Purpose of Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide assessors with guidelines for conducting valid and
reliable mariner assessments based on practical demonstration. This manual is not intended to
provide comprehensive instruction in the full range of assessment issues. Rather, it is intended
as a focused introduction and reference to selected factors that affect validity (job criticality) and
reliability (consistency) while conducting such assessments.
The process and guidance presented in this manual conform to international standards and
domestic regulations, especially the IMO’s STCW Code and the U.S. Coast Guard’s Navigation
and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs) that address implementation of the STCW Code within
the United States. The reference section of this manual lists specific STCW documents,
applicable NVICs, and other source documents that can be referred to for more detailed guidance
in developing and conducting mariner assessments based on practical demonstration.
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Components of an Assessment Procedure
Any assessment procedure that is designed to meet IMO and U.S. Coast Guard requirements for
practical demonstration of mariner proficiency will typically be comprised of several common
components: assessment objectives, assessment conditions, performance measures, performance
standards, and scoring procedures. As an assessor, you should familiarize yourself with these
components, referring to the specific assessment procedures you will be using.
When conducting an assessment, you will evaluate a candidate’s ability to meet pre-defined
assessment objectives. These objectives can be derived from the STCW Code and U.S.
regulations, as well as technical manuals, job instructions, textbooks, and task analyses. Each
assessment objective consists of one or more separate actions. An example assessment objective
from a Lookout assessment is “describe lookout duties and responsibilities.” As part of this
objective, the candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for reporting sightings,
including identifying and describing the procedure and reporting all relevant information. An
example objective from a Prepare Main Engine for Operation assessment is “perform engine
auxiliaries pre-start checks.” To meet this objective, one action the candidate must perform is to
determine the status of the main engine controls and ensure that they are appropriate for starting
the main engine.
The candidate’s performance on the stated assessment objectives will be evaluated under various
assessment conditions. Conditions for the Lookout assessment, for example, include the
presence of appropriate targets to be sighted, clear visibility during daylight and at night, and
restricted visibility. The assessment conditions will be explicitly defined in the assessment
procedures.
Each assessment objective will have one or more corresponding sets of performance measures
and performance standards. Performance measures include observation and recording of
specific mariner actions, or the outcome of those actions. Table 1 below provides a sample of
mariner actions, performance measures, performance standards, and a scoring checklist from a
Helmsman assessment procedure. It shows three of the five actions for the assessment objective
“Demonstrates use of magnetic and gyro compasses in open waters.” The first performance
measure in this table is “Report of compass comparison,” which is measured when assessing the
action “Compare and report course by gyro and magnetic compass after a course change.” Here,
the assessor is required to record the mariner’s report of the compass comparison, then apply the
corresponding performance standard.
Performance standards specify the level of performance that is considered an acceptable or
target level. Continuing with the example in the first row of Table 1, there are two performance
standards that are to be applied in scoring the corresponding performance measure. In this case,
the mariner is required to both (1) make a report after the course change and (2) provide a
reported magnetic reading that is +/– 2 degrees of actual.
Scoring procedures are used in scoring individual actions, as well as sets of scores to determine
the outcome of performance assessments. Both of these types of scoring procedures should be
explicitly defined in the assessment procedures. Pass/fail is the most common scoring procedure
for individual actions. In this case, a candidate obtains a passing score for an action by passing
all performance standards corresponding to that action. Scoring procedures applied to sets of
multiple scores will most commonly be based on some range of acceptable scores. However,
assessments often involve critical objectives that must be passed or the candidate fails the entire
assessment. For example, a candidate undertaking an assessment of his ability to start the main
engine must be able to correctly place the emergency stop valve in the run position. This action
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is essential to safe job performance, so a candidate must be able to perform it to pass the
assessment.
Table 1.
Action
Example of Actions, Performance Measures, and Performance
Standards from the Helmsman Assessment
Performance
Measure
Compare and
report course by
gyro and magnetic
compass after a
course change.
Report of
compass
comparison.
Compare and
report course by
gyro and magnetic
compass
periodically.
Report of
compass
comparison.
Steer by magnetic
compass in
moderate weather.
Maintain a
steady course.
Performance Standard
Score
Performance meets all standards:
Pass
Report after course change.
Fail
Reported magnetic reading to be +/- 2
degrees of actual.
N/A
Pass
Fail
N/A
Pass
Fail
N/A
Performance meets all standards:
Report at the time interval specified in the
standing orders or company policy.
Comparison of gyro and magnetic compass to
be unprompted by assessor/watch officer if
consistent with company procedures.
Reported magnetic reading to be +/- 2
degrees of actual.
Course to be maintained at +/- 5 degrees of
ordered course for 30 minutes, relying solely
upon the magnetic compass.
In adverse winds or current, allowance can be
made for a less stringent standard.
Overview of the Assessment Process
You should follow the same basic series of five steps in conducting an assessment, even if you
are conducting assessments of a number of mariner proficiencies. The first step is to prepare for
the assessment by reviewing and ensuring the required assessment conditions and scheduling the
assessment at an appropriate time (e.g., at night for certain Lookout objectives). The second step
is to brief the candidate before the assessment. This involves verifying the candidate’s readiness
to undertake the assessment and then briefing the candidate on the assessment objectives,
measures, standards, and scoring. The third step involves observing the candidate’s performance
during the assessment and recording the results. For the fourth step, the assessment outcome is
determined by scoring each performance measure and tallying the scores across objectives. The
fifth and final step is to debrief the candidate following the assessment. Figure 1 depicts the
steps involved in conducting an assessment.
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Step 1: Prepare for the assessment
Step 2: Brief the candidate before
the assessment
Step 3: Observe the candidate’s
performance
Step 4: Determine the assessment
outcome
Step 5: Debrief the candidate
Figure 1. Steps involved in conducting mariner assessments
based on practical demonstration.
The remainder of this manual consists of guidelines for conducting mariner assessments. The
guidelines are organized around the five steps involved in conducting mariner assessments. At
each step, guidance is provided regarding factors to consider in preparing for and conducting
assessments, followed by a general checklist of issues to consider.
Guidelines for Conducting Mariner Assessments
As an assessor, you should always strive to conduct valid and reliable assessments. An
assessment is valid when it accurately measures the job-critical knowledge, skills, and abilities
required for proficient job performance. An assessment is reliable when it consistently obtains
the same results across mariners with comparable skills.
How do you know if you are prepared to conduct a valid assessment that will accurately measure
the job-critical knowledge, skills, and abilities required for proficient job performance?
Your assessment will be valid if the conditions of assessment reasonably reflect a
representative range of working conditions and requirements. Some questions you should
consider in determining whether you are prepared to conduct a valid assessment are listed
below.
• Will the assessment be conducted under realistic working conditions that
adequately assess the mariner’s abilities to perform his or her duties on the job?
• Will the mariner be required to demonstrate the skills and knowledge that are
identified in the assessment as critical to proficiency?
• Will the mariner be required to rely on his or her own skills and knowledge?
How do you know if you are prepared to conduct a reliable assessment that will consistently
obtain the same results across mariners with comparable skills?
Your assessment will be reliable if you carefully follow prescribed assessment procedures
that are designed to ensure consistent results from one assessment to the next. Some
questions you should consider in determining whether you are prepared to conduct a reliable
assessment are listed below.
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•
•
Have you reviewed the instructions in the assessment package to ensure that you
are prepared to carefully follow prescribed assessment procedures?
Will you provide the candidate with a complete set of instructions and answer any
appropriate questions that he or she may have?
Are you prepared to accurately observe and record all mariner performance, as
instructed in the assessment package?
Step 1: Prepare for the Assessment
Ideally, you should begin preparing for an assessment several days before it is scheduled. The
first activity is to coordinate the assessment with the candidate(s) to ensure that they are properly
prepared and qualified to take part in the assessment. Each assessment procedure should specify
candidate prerequisites for assessment, in terms of prior training, experience, licenses, and
successful completion of other related assessments. If these are absent, they should be discussed
and established by those responsible for assessment in your organization. You should verify that
a candidate meets all prerequisites for an assessment. In addition, you should determine that a
candidate is scheduled to be onboard for an adequate period of time to complete the assessment,
which will range from an hour to days or weeks, depending upon the specific assessment
procedures.
The second activity involved in preparing for the assessment is to consider and plan for the
required conditions. Carefully read the assessment conditions listed in the assessment
procedures. Prior to conducting an onboard assessment, check your passage plan to determine
when the required conditions might be present. Plan to schedule your assessment to match the
availability of these conditions, if possible. Common conditions that can often be planned for in
advance are being underway at sea, maneuvering in restricted waters, or being moored. Other
conditions, such as restricted visibility or heavy seas, cannot be planned for in advance and can
only be taken advantage of when the conditions arise. When you have prepared a schedule,
inform the candidate(s), the relevant watch officer(s), and other personnel of the date and time(s)
of the assessment so that they can plan their activities accordingly.
The third preparatory activity is to check all equipment required for the assessment and ensure
that it is operational and available. The assessment procedures should specify the equipment
required to assess a particular proficiency. If an engineering assessment involves checking
equipment status, make sure you know the normal range for each variable and record this
information so that you can refer to it during the assessment. As part of your check of
equipment, you should also review all applicable safety precautions and procedures to ensure full
adherence to them.
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General Checklist for Assessment Preparation
Gather and review all assessment materials.
Verify that the candidate meets the assessment prerequisites.
Check the candidate’s duty schedule.
Ensure that the appropriate conditions will be present for the assessment.
Schedule the assessment and inform all affected personnel.
Prepare the assessment area(s).
Prepare and arrange the necessary equipment, and ensure that it is operational.
Determine the necessary safety precautions.
Step 2: Brief the Candidate before the Assessment
The pre-assessment briefing should take place at least one day prior to the assessment (earlier if
at all possible). This will help both you and the candidate to be well prepared for the assessment.
During this briefing, you should provide the candidate with a copy of the Candidate Instructions
and Assessment Control Sheet. The Candidate Instructions are instructions prepared especially
for the candidate, focusing on the issues that will be of concern to that individual. The
Assessment Control Sheet summarizes the assessment objectives and all of the actions required
for each objective. It is also the document on which you will record the candidate’s final scores
for each objective.
Begin the briefing with a discussion of the candidate’s prior experience, training, and
qualifications. At this time, you should verify that this candidate is both qualified and willing to
undertake the assessment. If you both agree the candidate is ready for the assessment, then
continue with the assessment process. If not, arrange for additional on-the-job or simulator
training and set a date for another review of the candidate’s qualifications.
Review the conditions of the assessment with the candidate. Specifically, discuss the different
operational conditions under which assessment will occur. You should also discuss the period of
assessment. Some assessments can be completed in a single, relatively brief period of time.
Other assessments require repeated observation, taking advantage of available conditions, such
as restricted visibility, as they occur.
Safety is of paramount concern during the assessment. Because of this, you should remind the
candidate that it is permissible to ask questions during the assessment. This can help to reduce
the risk of an unsafe act during the course of the assessment. For all assessments, ensure that the
candidate has the proper equipment to carry out the assessment. Inform the candidate that an
assessment will be stopped at any time if you, the assessor, judge that safety conditions are being
violated for any reason.
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General Checklist for Briefing the Candidate before the Assessment
Provide the candidate with copies of the Candidate Instructions and Assessment
Control Sheet.
Discuss the candidate’s readiness for the assessment.
Review the Candidate Instructions with the candidate and answer any questions.
Discuss the desired outcome(s) and consequences of failing to perform part or all of
the assessment.
Advise the candidate of the conditions and schedule of the assessment.
Review the circumstances under which the assessment will be terminated, due to
safety concerns.
Step 3: Observe the Candidate’s Performance
The third step in the assessment process is to observe the candidate’s performance during the
assessment. Remember that you must continuously observe the candidate. Throughout the
assessment, require the candidate to adhere to standard procedures, except when assessment
procedures require demonstration of knowledge or skills different from those standard
procedures. For example, a company may use points to report sightings, but a candidate may
also be asked to demonstrate knowledge of the relative bearing system as part of the Lookout
assessment.
Specific assessment objectives, performance measures, performance standards, and scoring
procedures will be included in each assessment. Your consistent application of these procedures
will ensure that you conduct a valid and reliable assessment. However, adherence to these
procedures may require some flexibility on your part. Specifically, in some cases you may be
required to remember the performance of the candidate for some time before you are able to
record and score his or her performance. In addition, there may be times during the assessment
when you will need to ask the candidate what he or she is doing. You should try to limit your
questions during the candidate’s performance, so that you minimize the amount of coaching the
candidate receives from you.
Typically, an assessment will include a number of questions regarding the candidate’s
knowledge of rules and procedures pertaining to the duties under assessment. In addition, there
will commonly be a number of questions regarding the candidate’s performance that must be
asked for clarification. Generally, a good time to ask all of these questions is following the
candidate’s demonstration of practical skills. At this point, you can ask specific questions you
have about the performance you observed and use these questions as introductions, when
appropriate, to more general questions about knowledge and rules included as part of the
assessment.
Remember that, in order to maintain assessment validity and reliability, candidates should be
assessed on their ability to perform their job tasks and duties and to demonstrate their knowledge
of job procedures and rules. Avoid training candidates to successfully complete an assessment
rather than proficiently perform their job. Also avoid allowing candidates to observe
assessments of other mariners when this will provide them with an unfair advantage during
subsequent assessment.
Finally, it is important to remain constantly vigilant regarding operational effectiveness and
safety. Assessments should be conducted only where they do not adversely affect the normal
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operation of the ship. In addition, assessments must be terminated whenever safety conditions
are being violated.
General Checklist for Observing the Candidate’s Performance
If a safety violation occurs, terminate the assessment immediately.
Ensure that the candidate can concentrate on the task at hand.
Do not allow other crewmembers to interfere with the assessment.
Ensure realistic assessment conditions with a normal working environment.
Continuously observe the candidate during the assessment. Record the observed
performance and apply the performance standards as soon as practical during the
assessment.
Require that standard procedures be adhered to, except when assessment procedures
require demonstration of knowledge or skill different from these procedures.
Avoid asking leading questions. Try to keep your questions fair but general in nature.
Avoid giving the candidate unsolicited assistance, but respond to appropriate
questions and provide appropriate equipment when required.
Remain objective and maintain positive control of the operation at all times.
Step 4: Record Results and Determine Assessment Outcome
The fourth step in the assessment process is to determine the assessment outcome. To do this,
record the candidate’s performance on each Assessment Worksheet and then apply the scoring
procedures specified in the assessment procedures. Remember that if the candidate incorrectly
performs any of the critical, required actions, he or she automatically fails the entire assessment.
Finally, determine and document the outcome of the assessment, transferring the final results to
the Assessment Control Sheet.
You will probably have some additional paperwork requirements that have been specified by
your organization. This will likely involve the maintenance of personnel records within your
organization. In addition, upon successful completion of an assessment by a candidate, you will
need to make the appropriate entries in the Training Record Book that has been adopted by your
organization as a means of documenting fulfillment of the corresponding STCW requirements by
the mariner.
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General Checklist for Determining Assessment Outcome
Record performance on the appropriate Assessment Worksheet.
Strictly adhere to the prescribed performance standards and scoring procedure(s).
Determine and document the outcome of the assessment, then transfer the final results
to the Assessment Control Sheet.
Attest to successful demonstration of tasks in the Training Record Book (TRB) or
other record, as appropriate.
Step 5: Debrief the Candidate
The fifth and final step in the assessment process is to debrief the candidate as soon as possible
after the assessment. During this debriefing, you should restate the assessment objectives and
discuss the candidate’s performance on each objective. A good strategy for beginning a
debriefing is to review the candidate’s positive accomplishments. The candidate will then likely
be in a better frame of mind to hear any comments regarding areas needing improvement.
If the candidate failed to demonstrate proficiency, you may work together with him or her to
develop an improvement plan to prepare for reassessment. Conditions for conducting
reassessments should be specified in the assessment procedure. If these are absent, they should
be discussed and established by those responsible for assessment in your organization. Specific
issues to consider are: (1) the period between initial assessment and reassessment, and (2) any
changes in the performance standards and scoring procedures that are adopted for reassessment.
General Checklist for Debriefing the Candidate
Debrief the candidate as soon as possible after the assessment.
Restate the assessment objective(s).
Focus on positive accomplishments first.
Identify areas needing improvement.
If the candidate failed to demonstrate proficiency, jointly develop an improvement
plan to prepare for reassessment.
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Glossary
Assessor. Anyone who conducts an assessment or evaluation of an individual’s proficiency.
The term assessor is used in many discussions of STCW requirements, including the STCW
Code and NVIC 4-97 on company roles and responsibilities. The term designated examiner is
used for examiner in the United States implementing regulations.
Assessment. The process of evaluating whether an individual’s performance meets established
proficiency criteria. The terminology used for this process in the United States implementing
regulations includes examination for knowledge, and an assessment based on practical
demonstration, as witnessed by a designated examiner.
Assessment Conditions. The assessment conditions define the setting, tools, references, aids,
and safety precautions that are required for an assessment of a candidate’s proficiency.
Assessment Objectives. The goals for the performance-based assessment of proficiency based
on the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the job. A complete assessment objective
description includes the required mariner performance, the conditions of assessment, and the
standards of performance for successful accomplishment of the objective.
Assessment Procedures. The activities that are conducted in administering the assessment of a
candidate’s proficiency. The term assessment procedure can describe either the actions taken or
the written instructions and activity descriptions that are used in conducting an assessment.
Designated Examiner. A person who has been trained or instructed in techniques of training or
assessment and is otherwise qualified to administer performance assessment procedures. In
practice, the designated examiner evaluates whether the candidate’s performance meets
established proficiency criteria to earn credit toward the license, document, or endorsement.
Further details on the qualifications of designated examiner can be found in NVIC 6-97.
Duty. An ongoing responsibility within a job that usually requires the performance of multiple
tasks (e.g., Officer in Charge of the Engineering Watch, Lookout, and Helmsman).
Evaluation Criteria. The evaluation criteria comprise the general standards of competence. In
practice, the evaluation criteria are further defined on the basis of performance measures,
performance standards, and proficiency criteria.
Job. An employment post consisting of a cluster of related work responsibilities and duties (e.g.,
Chief Engineer, Third Mate, Able-bodied Seaman). In the STCW Code, a job is further defined
on the basis of licensure level (e.g., Officer in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500
gross tonnage or more).
Knowledge. The learned concepts, cues, facts, rules, and procedures that are necessary for
proficient performance of a task (e.g., knowledge of algebra, knowledge of the Navigation Rules,
knowledge of procedures for starting the main engine).
Objective Measure. A measure that relies primarily upon measurement apparatus that can be
calibrated to yield highly consistent and accurate measurement results.
Performance Measure. The procedures used for observing and recording mariner actions, or
the outcome of those actions. Performance measures record either the process of performance or
the product of performance.
Performance Standard. The standard established for individual performance measures.
Performance measures and performance standards are combined on the basis of scoring
procedures to establish proficiency criteria for an assessment objective.
Proficiency. An individual’s demonstrated ability to meet job performance requirements, as
established on the basis of performance measures, performance standards, and proficiency
criteria.
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Proficiency Criteria. The scoring procedures and standards applied in determining the
proficiency level of a candidate on the basis of performance measures and performance
standards.
Qualified Instructor. According to the United States implementing regulations: “the person
who has been trained or instructed in instructional techniques and is otherwise qualified to
provide required training to candidates for licenses, documents, or endorsements.” Further
details on the qualifications of qualified instructors can be found in NVIC 6-97.
Reliability. The consistency of a measurement procedure. In the context of assessment,
reliability can be generally defined as the consistency of the assessment outcome when applied
under comparable conditions. Reliable assessments have well-defined assessment conditions,
administration procedures, performance measures, performance standards, scoring procedures,
and proficiency criteria. The reliability of an assessment establishes the maximum level of
assessment validity possible. That is, an assessment can not be any more valid than it is reliable.
Scoring Procedures. The defined procedures for combining individual performance measures
and performance standards that are conducted in the application of proficiency criteria.
Skills and Abilities. The behaviors that must be applied in successful performance (e.g., typing
skills, equipment fault-finding skills, navigation skills, shiphandling skills). Measurable and
observable skills are those of interest in proficiency assessment.
Subjective Measure. A measure that relies primarily upon an assessor’s direct observation and
interpretation of mariner performance to determine the assessment outcome.
Task. A single, observable work assignment that is independent of other actions and supports
successful job performance. A task must be observable, be a complete work assignment, have a
specific beginning and end, and be measurable by its intended product or outcome.
Validity. The extent to which a measure represents what was intended to be measured. In the
context of assessment, validity can be defined as the degree to which successful completion of an
assessment accurately predicts successful performance on the job. The maximum validity of an
assessment is established on the basis of its reliability. That is, an assessment cannot be any
more valid than it is reliable.
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