NVIC 06-14 Task 1.1.A

Steer the ship and also comply with helm orders in the English language

RFPNW-X1.1 Use of magnetic and gyro-compasses

On a vessel equipped with either a gyrocompass or a GNSS compass meeting IMO and IEC standards, or on a simulator, at full sea speed, while on a northeasterly heading, when hearing the command, in English, “steer 342,”**

the candidate turns the helm to bring the vessel to the new course and steady on the course of 342°.

** The assessor may select any course desired as long as it is more than 30° from the original heading. At least one assessment should include a turn to the right from the ordered course. If the vessel is not equipped with a gyrocompass, a GNSS compass that meets standards of the IMO and the IEC may be used.

The candidate:

1. Repeats the order;
2. Turns the helm in the direction of the fewest degrees to the ordered course using no more than 15° of rudder;
3. Reports the ship’s heading, while swinging, in each 10° increment;
4. Reduces the rudder angle as the vessel approaches the course;
5. Steadies on the course of 342° with less than 5° of overshoot; and
6. States “Steady on three four two.”