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Exercise No. 6
STEER THE SHIP AND COMPLY WITH HELM ORDERS IN THE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE - Steer A Course By Gyro Compass
STCW FUNCTION: Table A-lI/1 Navigation ai the Operational Level
COMPETENCE: Maintain a safe navigational watch
‘KUP:
1, Thorough knowledge of the Principles to be observed in keeping a
navigational watch
COI: Perform assigned watchkeeping duties as part of the bridge team, in
different weather, sea and traffic conaitions, utilizing all bridge equipment in
ensuring the safety of navigation.
LO/ OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this activity, the learners shall be able to:
* Describes the principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch as
set out in Section A-VIllli/1 of STCW, 1978 Code regarding
—navigation
navigational equipment
— navigational duties and responsibilities
— handing over and taking over the watch
look-out
navigation with a pilot embarked
— protection of the marine environment
— Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System
Blind pilotage technique
—General principles for ship reporting systems and with VIS procedures
INTRODUCTION :
Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) is a qualified rating and
Certificate of Competency or Endorsement, designed to fulfil the requirements of
STCW regulation II/4 of the STCW Convention in the deck department of an ocean-
going vessel.
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* Ballpen
* Bridge Simulator
PROBLEM SETTING/ GIVEN:
Ata full speed, while on a northeasterly heading, when hearing the command in
English, “Steer 342" (the instructor may select any course desired as long asit is more
than 30° from the original heading.
PROCEDURES:
T. Repeat the order,
2. Tur the helm in the direction of the fewest degrees to the ordered course
using no more than 15° of rudder.
3. Reduce the rudder angle as the vessel approaches the course;
4. Steady on course of 342° with less than 5° of overshoot
5. State: "she's already on three four two.”
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1, How important is the use of proper command in navigational safety?
Conclusion:
Note: See Rubric of Exercise 6 at page # iv
Time started: Time finished: TOTAL
RATING
Total
Passing score is 75% Competent (C) ome of %
points
Total
Not Yet Competent (NYC) number of
items x 100
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