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RATING FORMING PART OF A NAVIGATION WATCH

MSC PROGRAM USCG POLICY STCW CODES SHIPBOARD

PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS

SEA TIME VERIFICATION

MASTER’S CERTIFICATION

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POINTS OF CONTACT (POC)

Military Sealift Command (MSC)

Military Sealift Command Attn: RFPNW Administrator (N16) Bldg. SP64, Norfolk Naval Base 471 East C Street Norfolk, VA 23511-2419

Contact the CIVMAR Training and Administration Division

[email protected]

TRAINING CENTER EAST

MSC TRAINING CENTER EAST 1029 HIGHWAY 33 EAST FREEHOLD NJ 07728 PHONE (732) 938-4979 FAX (732) 938-4615

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RATING FORMING PART OF A NAVIGATION WATCH

WORK & RECORD BOOK (JAN 2020)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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MSC POLICY & PROCEDURES

USCG POLICY

STCW CODES

SHIPBOARD PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS

WATCHSTANDING LOG

MASTER’S CERTIFICATION LETTER PAGE 101

MSC

TRAINING INFO BULLETIN 1-01

REVISION 4 – JAN 2020

STCW - 2010 AMENDMENTS Rating Forming Part of a

Navigational Watch

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MSC POLICY & PROCEDURES

Introduction

The Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) code as amended in 1995 and again in 2010 require that mariners who are part of a navigational watch be trained and assessed in their competencies to perform their duties and that they hold an STCW certificate endorsed as a Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW). Until the mariner is in possession of the STCW endorsement, he or she may not be assigned navigational watchstanding duties, except in an observer or supervised training status (i.e., an extra member of the watch).

For the mariners, this means additional training and time accounting requirements.

Application

The regulation applies to mariners serving on seagoing vessels of 200 or more gross registered tons (GRT - domestic tonnage), 500 International Tonnage Convention gross tons (ITC GT). It has been determined that the responsibilities of an able bodied seaman (AB) are such that the STCW's standards apply to them. In addition, ordinary seamen who stand watches as part of a navigational watch, such as a lookout, must also meet the STCW's standards for certification.

It is MSC policy that all OS and AB crew (day worker or watch) have the RFPNW endorsement to allow for assignment to any OS or AB position.

Methods to Acquire the RFPNW Endorsement

There are two methods to get an STCW Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch endorsement.

The first requires:

• Six months of approved {by the United States Coast Guard (USCG)} sea goingservice that includes training and experience; and

• the candidate must meet the standard of competence in Table A-II/4 of the STCWCode as amended in 2010

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The second is:

• Two months of approved sea going service that includes training and experience; and• the candidate must meet the standard of competence in Table A-II/4 of the STCW

Code as amended in 2010; and,• “Special Training”, either pre-sea or aboard ship, which must be approved by the

USCG.

The most important element of the first bullet in each section above is that for the purposes of this endorsement, the USCG is counting days as “…an eight-hour day under training carrying out the duties associated with navigational watchkeeping functions…”. This means that sea going service will not be credited for days in port or days not assigned watch (e.g., doing day work).

The second bullet in both methods requires the candidate to meet the standard of competence by successfully demonstrating their skills to a ship’s officer who is an approved assessor. The candidate must submit evidence that says he or she has passed the practical demonstration of skill in the competencies of the table.

The element of an approved program that requires the shortest amount of experience and shipboard training is the mariner’s attendance at an approved pre-sea or onboard special training course. The program must have a minimum of two months of approved sea going service that describes the training, assessment and the performance of watchstanding duties under supervision.

MSC Training Program

As previously noted, navigational watchstanding mariners are required to be RFPNW endorsed. In the two or six month periods while gaining experience and shipboard training, the candidate is an “extra” member of the watch. It is MSC’s desire to minimize the number of extra personnel and to have them qualify for the endorsement as soon as feasible. This calls for a special training program.

MSC has an approved RFPNW special training program covering the skills required by STCW Table A-II/4, Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch. The course includes eight hours of formal instruction followed by a minimum of sixty days of shipboard instruction and assessment. The instructors must be USCG approved and will originate from the ranks of the Training Center (TC) and Afloat Training Team (ATT) Damage Control Officers (DCO).


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The following knowledge-based or understanding-based competencies are assessed through a written multiple-choice examination as part of the special training program. The candidate must achieve a minimum passing grade of 70% in each area of knowledge or understanding within the competency.

• Shipboard terms and definitions related to lookout (reporting sounds, lights andobjects);

• Information requirements that contribute to a safe watch;• Basic environmental procedures that contribute to a safe watch;• Knowledge of duties and signals needed to operate emergency equipment and apply

emergency procedures;• Knowledge of pyrotechnic distress signals, EPIRBs and SARTs needed to operate

emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures, including false alarms andaccidental activation.

This practical assessment aboard ship will allow the assessor to evaluate the mariner’s competency or lack of competency. The mariner will be required to demonstrate proficiency in:

• Steering the ship and complying with helm orders;• keeping a proper lookout; and• contributing to a safe watch.

Each candidate will be issued MSC’s approved Rating Forming Part of a Navigation Watch - Work & Record Book. This book will include the following:

• USCG Policy• STCW requirements as amended in 2010• MSC’s Program outline• Shipboard Practical Assessment Worksheet• Watchstanding logs• Master’s Certification• Completion instructions

Sea Time Requirement

The USCG defines sea time as “eight-hour day under training carrying out the duties associated with navigational watch keeping functions”. A simple sea service letter as done in the past will not meet this requirement. Contained in the Rating Forming Part of a Navigation Watch - Work & Record Book are the Watchstanding logs. A 2nd Officer (or above) will have to sign off each watch a candidate stands.

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Partial watches:

NVIC 06-14 does not allow for partial watches. For Example: Even if the candidate stands 3.5 hours of the 4 hour watch before arrival to port, that watch cannot be signed off in the Work & Record Book. Only full four (4) hour watches can be signed off.

If the candidate has taken the approved RFPNW course at Training Centers East or West then only the one-hundred and twenty (120) watches contained in the Watchstanding Log Book need to be signed off.

If the candidate has NOT taken the approved course, then the following must be completed:

• The one-hundred and twenty (120) watches contained in the Work & Record Book,AND,

• Two-hundred and forty (240) watches contained in a Sea Time Watchstandingsupplemental log book (provided by MSC).

This represents a total of 360 watches (equivalent to six months of watches; two watches per day).

Physical/Medical Requirements

A candidate in this program must be in current compliance with MSC physical schedules and must be in compliance with 46CFR Part 12 as regards to eye sight, color vision, and hearing.

Shipboard Instructors & Assessors

1. Instructors for shipboard on-the-job training: No special training requirements. Thepersonnel serving in these functions are the ships’ officers.

2. Assessors for shipboard practical assessments: Ships’ officers - MSC will utilize ships’officers to conduct the shipboard assessment and they are required to have guidance. Thisguidance includes how to conduct an assessment, conditions under which the assessmentcan be conducted, how to explain to the candidate what is expected of him or her, and howto use the assessment criteria in evaluating the practical demonstration. This is in the formof written directions to the ship's officers.

For MSC, the assessor will:

• Be a licensed deck officer identified by the USCG as a Qualified Assessor.


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Shipboard Practical Assessments

Practical shipboard assessments are required regardless of whether the mariner completed the special training program. The mariner will complete either a minimum of two or six months at sea as an observer/trainee, with the “final” exam being the assessment by a shipboard assessor. Assessments will be conducted over a period of time as the candidate becomes competent in the various tasks.

All the information needed by the candidate and the assessor is located in the Rating Forming Part of a Navigation Watch - Work & Record Book. All italicized items listed below are contained in the Work & Record Book.

A typical shipboard assessment sequence is:

a. The candidate prepares for the assessment by reviewing the Shipboard Practical Worksheets.

b. The assessor (ship’s officer Qualified Assessor) prepares for the assessment by reviewing the Shipboard Practical Assessment Worksheets Instructions.

c. The Qualified Assessor provides instructions to the candidate.d. The assessment is conducted and the Qualified Assessor observes the

candidate’s performance.e. The Qualified Assessor debriefs the candidate and signs off the Shipboard Practical

Assessment. By signing, the assessing officer attests that he/she has witnessed the actual demonstration(s) of the competency by the mariner and that the mariner has adequately demonstrated the competency. If the mariner did not satisfactorily complete all elements of the assessment, the assessor will discuss with the mariner those areas where improvement is needed and develop a plan leading toward reassessment.

Completion Requirements The following information in the Rating Forming Part of a Navigation Watch - Work & Record Book needs to be complete:

• All thirty-two (32) Shipboard Practical Assessment Worksheets completed and signedby a Qualified Assessor

• Two months (120 watches) of bridge watch time as recorded in the Watchstanding LogBook*

*Note: If the candidate did not complete the eight hour approved class, then in addition to theRating Forming Part of a Navigation Watch - Work & Record Book, proof of four additionalmonths (240 watches) of sea time is required. This will be contained in the Supplemental Sea TimeWatchstanding Log Book and must be submitted to The MSC CIVMAR Training andAdministration Division as well.


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The mariner will send the following documentation to the MSC CIVMAR Training and Administration Division. It is recommended that a copy of the Shipboard Practical Assessment Worksheets and the Watchstanding Log Book be retained by the mariner in the event the originals get lost.

1. The Master’s Certification - This states the RFPNW Work & Record Book iscomplete and ready to be turned in for approval to MSC CIVMAR Training andAdministration

2. All thirty-two (32) Shipboard Practical Assessment Worksheets completed andsigned by a Qualified Assessor

3. Two months (120 watches) of bridge watch time as recorded in the WatchstandingLog Book WITH a copy of the mariner’s Rating Forming Part of a NavigationWatch Eight Hour Classroom certificate. OR IF THE CANDIDATE DID NOTCOMPLETE THE EIGHT HOUR RFPNW APPROVED CLASS, ATOTAL OF SIX MONTHS (360 WATCHES) MUST BE RECORDED.

Upon receipt and review of Work and Record Book and additional information, the MSC CIVMAR Training and Administration Division will determine eligibility of program completion. If approved, the CIVMAR Training and Administration Division will send the original Rating Forming Part of a Navigation Watch (RFPNW) Program Completion Certificate to the mariner.

For additional information on the USCG requirements

Contact the National Maritime Center (NMC) at 1-888-IASKNMC (1-888-427-5662).

Another source is the USCG Internet site: http://www.uscg.mil/STCW/m-pers.htm

The MSC CIVMAR Training and Administration Division is the Point of Contact for the STCW Rating Forming Part of a Navigational program. Packages should be mailed to:

Military Sealift Command Attn: RFPNW Administrator (N16) Bldg. SP64, Norfolk Naval Base 471 East C Street Norfolk, VA 23511-2419

Email: [email protected]


http://www.uscg.mil/STCW/m-pers.htm

mailto:Email:%[email protected]

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CommandantUnited States Coast Guard

US Coast Guard Stop 7509 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE Washington, DC 20593-7509 Staff Symbol: CG-MMC Phone: (202) 372-2357 Fax: (202) 372-1246 E-Mail: [email protected]

COMDTCHANGENOTE 16721 NVIC 06-14 April 1, 2019

NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 06-14, CH 1

Subj: CHANGE 1 TO GUIDELINES ON QUALIFICATION FOR STCW ENDORSEMENTS AS RATING FORMING PART OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH, NVIC 06-14, COMDTPUB 16721

Ref: (a) Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsement as Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch, NVIC 06-14, COMDTPUB 16721

1. PURPOSE. This Commandant Change Notice publishes CH-1 to reference (a).

2. ACTION. The Coast Guard will use reference (a) and 46 CFR Part 12 to establish whether marinersare qualified to hold STCW endorsements as Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch(RFPNW). Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMIs) should also bring this notice to theattention of the maritime industry within their zones of responsibility.

3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. With the release of this Commandant Change Notice, reference (a) isupdated.

4. DISCUSSION.

a. Reference (a) contained grandfathering provisions that expired on January 1, 2017. ThisCommandant Change Notice removes those expired provisions.

b. After publication of Reference (a), the Coast Guard extended the date for acceptance ofassessments of mariner competence that are not signed by a Coast Guard approved QualifiedAssessor. This Commandant Change Notice revises Reference (a) to reflect this extension.

c. This Commandant Change Notice also adds clarifying information concerning assessments ofmariner competence that are performed on military vessels.

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5. DISCLAIMER. This guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is it itself a

regulation. It is not intended to, nor does it impose legally binding requirements on any party. It represents the Coast Guard’s current thinking on this topic and is issued for guidance purposes to outline methods of best practice for compliance with applicable law. You can use an alternative approach if the approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.

6. MAJOR CHANGES. This Commandant Change Notice changes the guidance found in reference (a)

concerning endorsements as RFPNW as follows:

a. Enclosure (1) is revised to remove grandfathering provisions concerning the use of assessments from previous policy. Those grandfathering provisions expired on January 1, 2017.

b. Enclosures (2), and (3) are revised to reflect previously published policy extending the date for

acceptance of assessments that were not signed by a Coast Guard approved Qualified Assessor, and to add additional information concerning assessments that are performed on military vessels.

c. Enclosure (4) provided a transition scheme for use of assessments from former policy that expired

on January 1, 2017. This Commandant Change Notice removes that enclosure.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS.

a. The development of this NVIC and the general policies contained within it have been thoroughly reviewed by the originating office, and are categorically excluded (CE) under current CE #A3 from further environmental analysis, in accordance with Section 2.B and Appendix A, DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Revision 01, Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Because this NVIC implements, without substantive change, the applicable Commandant Instruction or other federal agency regulations, procedures, manuals, and other guidance documents, Coast Guard categorical exclusion #A3 is appropriate.

b. This NVIC will not have any of the following: significant cumulative impacts on the human

environment; substantial controversy or substantial change to existing environmental conditions; or inconsistencies with any Federal, State, or local laws or administrative determinations relating to the environment. All future specific actions resulting from the general policies in this NVIC must be individually evaluated for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), DHS and Coast Guard NEPA policy, and compliance with all other environmental mandates.

8. DISTRIBUTION. No paper distribution will be made of this Commandant Change Notice. An

electronic version will be located at https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/NVIC/.

http://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/NVIC/

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COMDTCHANGENOTE 16721

9. PROCEDURE. Remove and insert the following pages of Reference (a):

Remove

Enclosure (1), Page 3



Enclosure (4)

Insert

Enclosure (1) Page 3, CH-I

Enclosure (2), Page 1, CH-I

Enclosure (3), Page 4, CH-I

Enclosure (4), CH-I

10. RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS. This NVIC has been thoroughly reviewed during the directives clearance process, and it has been determined there are no further records scheduling requirements, in accordance with the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.), NARA requirements, and the Information and Life Cycle Management Manual, COMDTINST M5212.12 (series). This policy does not create significant or substantial change to existing records management requirements.

11. FORMS/REPORTS. None.

12. REQUEST FOR CHANGES. All requests for changes or questions regarding implementation of

Reference (a) and this Commandant Change Notice should be directed to the Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division (CG-MMC-2), at (202) 372-2357 or [email protected]. To obtain approval for a course or training program, contact the NMC at (888) 427-5662 or lAskNMC@uscg .mil.

Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy



Enclosure (1) to NVIC 06-14

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DISCUSSION OF QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ENDORSEMENTS AS RATING FORMING PART OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH

1. GENERAL.

a. This enclosure provides guidance to qualify for International Convention on Standardsof Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (STCW)endorsements as Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) as specifiedin 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 12.605.

b. This Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) cancels those portions ofNational Maritime Center (NMC) Policy Letter 14-02 applicable to RFPNW, includingprovisions for the issuance of an interim, non-renewable endorsement of RatingForming Part of a Navigational Watch – Lookout Duties Only. Beginning March 24,2015, this interim endorsement will no longer be issued. Endorsements issued prior tothis date, will remain valid until their specified expiration dates.

2. SEA SERVICE, TRAINING, AND DEMONSTRATIONS.

a. In accordance with 46 CFR 12.605(a) and STCW Regulation II/4, an applicant for anSTCW endorsement as an RFPNW shall be not less than 16 years of age and mustprovide satisfactory evidence of:

1) Meeting the standard of competence as specified in Table A-II/4 of the STCWCode; and

2) Either:

(i) Six months of seagoing service that includes training and experienceassociated with navigational watchkeeping functions; or

(ii) Satisfactory completion of Coast Guard approved or accepted training thatincludes a period of approved seagoing service of at least 2 months.

b. Service on near coastal and oceans routes, and service on the Great Lakes will becredited on a day-for-day basis. Service on inland waters other than Great Lakes, thatare navigable waters of the United States, will be credited for up to 50 percent of thetotal service. The remaining 50 percent of the service must be obtained on oceans, nearcoastal waters, and/or the Great Lakes (46 CFR 10.232(b)).

c. For qualification as an RFPNW, a day of approved seagoing service is 8 hoursassociated with navigational watchkeeping functions that involve the performance ofduties carried out under the direct supervision of a qualified deck officer or a qualifiedrating (STCW Regulation II/4). As an alternative to 8 hours in 1 day, two periods fromtwo different calendar days, each not less than 4 hours, will be credited as 1 day of seaservice. When two such periods are combined as


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a single day of sea service, no additional credit is given for periods served over 8 hours total (46 CFR 10.107).

3. ASSESSMENTS.

a. As noted above, mariners must provide evidence of meeting the standard of

competence specified in Section A-II/4 of the STCW Code by completing the assessments in Enclosure (2), or an equivalent alternative. Applicants may document their assessment using Enclosure (3) or they may provide the information in any other format that shows equivalent information.

b. Vessels under 200 GRT and/or 500 GT used for assessments should:

1) Have a magnetic compass and a gyrocompass. The compasses (or their repeaters)

should be divided into 1-degree increments that change readings as the heading changes (digital readout is not acceptable);

2) Be arranged so the helmsman may steer either by the magnetic compass or the

gyrocompass (or repeater); and

3) Have a rudder angle indicator and a rudder order indicator.

c. Simulators used in approved or accepted training should use vessels of at least 200 GRT/500 GT for exercises and assessments pertaining to steering the ship and complying with helm orders. Also, the simulator should:

1) Have a visual scene, at a minimum, from dead ahead to 2 points (22.5o )

abaft the beam on either side, have the capability of producing appropriate sounds within the same arc as the visual scene, and permit a

candidate to steer by a fixed object or a range;

2) Have a magnetic compass and a gyrocompass. The compasses (or their repeaters) should be divided into 1-degree increments that change readings as the heading changes (digital readout is not acceptable);

3) Be capable of being steered either by the magnetic compass or the

gyrocompass (or repeater);

4) Have a rudder angle indicator and a rudder order indicator that responds appropriately to the motions of the helm and rudder;

5) Replicate the hydrodynamic properties of vessels of 200 GRT and/or 500 GT or

more throughout a realistic range of speeds and drafts;

6) Have realistic steering controls replicating those found on modern merchant vessels that permit switching the steering gear between hand-steering and automatic pilot and also allow the switching of steering motors/pumps;


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7) Be capable of simulating steering failure including the failure of control and actuator systems;

8) Have sufficient behavioral realism to allow candidates to exhibit the required

competencies;

9) Be capable of simulating failure of the gyrocompass; and;

10) Be equipped with the steering alarms required on a vessel of 200 GRT and/or 500 GT or more.

d. The Coast Guard may exempt an applicant from meeting any individual

knowledge, understanding, and proficiency required in Section A-II/4 of the STCW Code. These exemptions must be approved by the Coast Guard based upon vessel type. Under these circumstances, the certificate may include a corresponding limitation (46 CFR 12.605(b)). To request such an exemption, please contact the Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division (CG-MMC-2) as discussed in paragraph 10 of this NVIC.

4. RENEWAL OF ENDORSEMENT. To renew an endorsement as an RFPNW, a mariner

must have completed the requirements for Basic Training found in 46 CFR 12.602 and meet the general qualification requirements for renewal of their national rating endorsement(s) found in 46 CFR 10.227.

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Assessment Guidelines for Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch

Standard of Competence Every candidate for endorsement as a Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) shall provide evidence of having achieved the required standard of competence as specified in Table A-II/4 of the STCW Code (46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 12.605(a)(3)). The table below is adopted from Table A-II/4 of the STCW Code (found in Enclosure (5)) to assist the candidate and assessor in the demonstration of competency. Practical Skill Demonstrations These assessment guidelines establish the conditions under which the assessment will occur, the performance or behavior the candidate is to accomplish, and the standards against which the performance is measured. The assessor is encouraged to use a checklist in conducting assessments of practical demonstrations of skill. Checklists allow a training institution or Qualified Assessor to ensure that critical tasks are not overlooked when evaluating a candidate’s practical demonstration. Training institutions and Qualified Assessors should develop their own checklists for use in conducting the assessments in a complete and structured manner. Qualified Assessors A shipboard Qualified Assessor who witnesses a practical assessment may sign the appropriate blocks and pages in the Record of Assessment in Enclosure (3) or an equivalent record. All assessments must be signed by a qualified assessor approved by the Coast Guard in accordance with 46 CFR 10.405. In order to facilitate the transition to this new requirement, the Coast Guard will accept assessments that have been demonstrated in the presence of, and signed by, an assessor who has not been Coast Guard approved until December 31, 2019, provided that the assessor meets the professional requirements in 46 CFR 10.405(a)(3) to assess competence for the specific endorsement. Assessors must be in possession of the level of endorsement, or other professional credential, which provides proof that they have attained a level of experience and qualification equal or superior to the relevant level of knowledge, skills, and abilities to be assessed (46 CFR 10.405(a)(3)). In the interim, the Coast Guard will accept assessments signed by mariners holding an appropriate national endorsement and who have at least 1 year of experience as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on seagoing vessels of at least 200 GRT and/or 500 GT. For assessments signed on a military vessel, the assessor should be authorized to conduct similar assessments for the U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) for Helmsman and Lookout. After December 31, 2019, QAs must be approved by the National Maritime Center to conduct the assessment(s) (46 CFR 10.405). Qualified military personnel need not be approved as QAs and may continue to sign assessments on military vessels after December 31, 2019.

Successful completion of these Assessment Guidelines will provide satisfactory evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/4 of the STCW Code. The use of these Assessment Guidelines is not mandatory and alternative means of having achieved the standards of competence in the STCW Code will be considered. In accordance with 46 CFR 10.402(e), alternative guidelines must be submitted to the National Maritime Center and approved before use.

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Assessment Guidelines for Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch

Task No./Name STCW Competence

Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency

Performance Condition

Performance Behavior Performance Standard

1.1.A

Steady on a new course

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

Use of magnetic and gyro-compasses

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 candidate:

1. Repeats the order;

2. Turns the helm in the direction of thefewest degrees to the ordered courseusing no more than 15° of rudder;

3. Reports the ship’s heading, whileswinging, in each 10 ° increment;

4. Reduces the rudder angle as the vesselapproaches the course;

5. Steadies on the course of 342° withless than 5° of overshoot; and

6. States: “Steady on three four two.”

** 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.

1.1.B

Steer a course by gyrocompass



In a sea state of 4 or less, when hearing the command in English, “steer 342,”**

the candidate uses the gyrocompass to steer the course of 342°.

The candidate:

1. Repeats the order;

2. When steady on course , states“Steering three four two;” and

3. Steers the course ordered within ±3°(open ocean), and ±2° (near coastal)for 15 minutes.

** The assessor may select any course desired as long as it can be safely maintained throughout the exercise.



Task No./Name

STCW Competence



Performance Behavior

Performance Standard

1.1.C Steer the ship and

Use of magnetic

In a sea state of 4 or the candidate uses the

The candidate: 1. Repeats the order; 2. When steady on course , states

“Steering three four two;” and 3. Steers the course ordered within

±5° (open ocean), and ±3° (near coastal) for 15 minutes.

Steer a course by magnetic

compass

also comply with helm orders in the English language

and gyro-compasses

less, when hearing the command in English, “steer 342,”**

magnetic compass to steer the course of 342°.

** The assessor may select any course desired as long as it can be safely maintained throughout the exercise.

1.2.A Steer the ship and

Helm orders When hearing the

the candidate turns the

The candidate: 1. Repeats the order; 2. Immediately turns the helm to right

(starboard); 3. Stops turning the helm when the rudder

angle indicator reads right (starboard) 10°;

4. States: “The rudder is right (starboard) 10°;” and

5. States the vessel’s heading in 10° increments until a new heading is provided (e.g., “passing 320°”).

Right (starboard)

rudder


command in English, “Right (Starboard) 10,”

helm until the rudder is right (Starboard) 10°.

1.2.B Steer the ship and

Helm orders When hearing the

the candidate turns the

The candidate: 1. Repeats the order; 2. Immediately turns the helm to left

(port); 3. Stops turning the helm when the rudder

angle indicator reads left (port) 20°; 4. States: “The rudder is left (port) 20”,

and 5. States the vessel’s heading in 10°

increments until a new heading is provided (e.g., “passing 060°”).

Left (port) rudder


command in English, “Left (Port) 20,”

helm until the rudder angle indicator is at left (port) 20°.







1.2.C

Rudder hard over


Helm orders When hearing the command in English, “Hard Right (Starboard),”

the candidate turns the helm to the right (starboard) until the rudder is at maximum right (starboard).

The candidate:

1. Repeats the order;2. Immediately turns the helm to right

(starboard);3. Stops turning the helm when the rudder

angle indicator reads maximum right(starboard) rudder;

4. Ensures that the rudder is not jammedagainst the stops; and

5. States: “The rudder is hard right(starboard).”

1.2.D

Ease the rudder


Helm orders When the rudder is more than 5° right (starboard) or left (port), when hearing the command in English “Ease to 5,”

the candidate turns the helm to reduce the angle of the rudder until the indicator shows the rudder angle is right (starboard) or left (port) 5°.

The candidate:

1. Repeats the order;2. Immediately turns the helm to reduce

the rudder angle;3. Stops turning the helm when the rudder

angle indicator reads right (starboard)or left (port) 5°; and

4. States: “The rudder is right (starboard)or left (port) 5.”

1.2.E

Midships the wheel


Helm orders When the rudder is either right (starboard) or left (port), when hearing the command in English “Midships,”

the candidate turns the helm to reduce the angle of the rudder until the indicator shows the rudder angle 0°.

The candidate:

1. Repeats the order;2. Immediately turns the helm to reduce

the rudder angle;3. Stops turning the helm when the rudder

angle indicator reads zero; and4. States: “The rudder is midships.”







1.2.F Steer the ship and Helm orders When the rudder is 15° the candidate turns the The candidate: 1. Repeats the order;2. Immediately turns the helm to the left

(port);3. Stops turning the helm when the rudder

angle indicator reads left (port) 15°;4. States: “The rudder is left (port) 15;”

and5. States the vessel’s heading in 10°

increments until a new heading isprovided (e.g., “passing 060°”).

Shift your rudder


right (starboard) when hearing the command in English “Shift your

helm to the left (port) until the indicator shows the rudder angle Rudder,” is left (port) 15°.

1.2.G Steer the ship and Helm orders During a turn, when the candidate turns the The candidate: 1. Repeats the order;2. Immediately turns the helm to reduce

the rudder angle;3. Applies counter rudder until the vessel

stops turning;4. Eases the wheel to midships; and5. States: “The vessel’s heading is …”

Meet her; or, check her


hearing the command in English, “Meet her” or “Check Her,”

helm to reduce the angle of the rudder and apply counter rudder until the vessel stops turning.

1.2.H Steer the ship and Helm orders When hearing the the candidate notes the

The candidate: 1. Repeats the order;2. Notes the heading when the command

was given;3. Immediately applies counter rudder to

stop any swing of the ship;4. Steers the heading noted; and5. States: “Steady, heading …”

Steady as she goes


command in English, “Steady as She Goes”

heading of the vessel, stops any swing of the ship, and steers in the direction noted when the command was given.







1.2.I Steer the ship and Helm orders When hearing the the candidate notes the

The candidate: 1. Repeats the order;2. Notes the heading when the command

was given;3. Immediately applies counter rudder to

stop any swing of the ship to the right(starboard); and

4. Steers the heading noted, but with noerror to the right permitted.

Nothing to the right/left


command in English, “Nothing to the right (starboard) [or left

heading of the vessel, stop any swing of the ship to the right

(port)],” (starboard), [or left (port)] and keeps the vessels heading from any direction to the right of the noted heading.

1.3.A Steer the ship and Change-over from At sea speed, when the candidate changes The candidate: 1. Repeats the order;2. Switches the steering mode from

autopilot to hand;3. Tests that the new steering mode is

responding; and4. States: “She’s in hand steering.”

Change the steering mode from auto pilot


automatic pilot to hand steering and vice versa

hearing the command to put steering into hand steering,

the steering mode from auto pilot to hand steering.

to hand steering

1.3.B Steer the ship and Change-over from At sea speed, when the candidate changes

The candidate: 1. Repeats the order;2. Puts the wheel amidships;3. Verifies the course dialed into the auto

pilot is the same as the course to besteered;

4. Switches the steering mode from handto auto pilot;

5. Verifies that the auto pilot isresponding properly; and

6. States: “She’s in auto pilot.”

Change the steering mode

from hand


automatic pilot to hand steering and vice versa

hearing the command to put steering into auto pilot,

the steering mode from hand steering to autopilot.

steering to autopilot



Task No./Name

STCW Competence





2.1.A

Report bearings in daylight

Keep a proper look-out by sight and hearing

Responsibilities of a look-out, including reporting the approximate bearing of a sound signal, light or other object in degrees or points

On a ship or full mission ship simulator, given a condition in daylight of unlimited visibility through a field of view from right ahead to 22.5° abaft the beam on each side of the vessel and a sea state of 4 or less; and a large vessel, small vessel, a buoy in sight,

the candidate detects and reports all three objects.

The candidate reports to the officer in charge of the watch the:

1. Large vessel before it is within 5 miles of own ship;

2. Small vessel before it is within 2 miles of own ship;

3. Buoy before it is within 2 miles of own ship; and

4. Direction to all objects in degrees or points within ± 1 point or ± 11°.

2.1.B

Report bearings at night



On a ship or full mission ship simulator, given a condition at night of unlimited visibility through a field of view from right ahead to 22.5° abaft the beam on each side of the vessel and a sea state of 4 or less; and a large vessel, a small vessel, and a buoy in sight,

the candidate detects and reports all three objects.

The candidate reports the:

1. Lights of the large vessel before it is within 10 miles of own ship;

2. Lights of the small vessel before it is within 2 miles of own ship;

3. Light of the buoy before it is within 2 miles of own ship; and

4. Direction to all objects in degrees or points within ± 1 point or ± 11°.

2.1.C

Report bearings by sound



On a ship or full mission ship simulator, in any condition of visibility, when a sound is generated by any sound appliance listed in the International Navigation Rules,

the candidate detects and reports the direction of the sound.

The candidate reports the:

1. Direction of the sound in degrees or points within ± 1 point or ± 11°; and

2. Type of sound heard (e.g., gong, whistle, siren).







3.1.A Contribute to Shipboard terms On a ship, simulator, or

the candidate The candidate: 1. Points out and describes standard

shipboard locations and features (e.g.,port, starboard, forward, aft) of thefollowing locations from the bridge:a. Green sidelight;b. Red sidelight;c. Stern light;d. Masthead light(s);e. Anchor lights; andf. Not under command lights;

2. Points in the following directions:a. Dead ahead;b. 2 points on the starboard bow;c. Broad on the starboard bow;d. On the starboard beam;e. Broad on the starboard quarter;f. Dead astern;g. Broad on the port quarter;h. 2 points abaft of the port beam;i. On the port beam;j. 1 point forward of port beam; andk. Broad on the port bow; and

3. Describes the purpose of:a. General alarm;b. Ship’s whistle;c. Engine order telegraph / bridge

throttle control;d. Flags;e. Emergency steering controls; andf. Fathometer.

Shipboard terms and definitions

monitoring and controlling a safe watch

and definitions by examination with the assessor using accepted English maritime terminology,

demonstrates an understanding of the shipboard terms and definitions used by the assessor.



Task No./Name

STCW Competence





3.2.A

Use of communication

and alarm systems

Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch

Use of appropriate internal communication and alarm systems

On a ship or full mission ship simulator,

the candidate notifies the officer of the watch when hearing the following alarms:

1. Gyrocompass failure alarm;

2. Smoke and/or heat detector alarms;

3. Running light panel alarm; and

4. Steering motor failure alarm; and

5. Steering pump failure alarm.

The candidate:

1. Immediately reports each alarm to the Officer in Charge of the Watch; and

2. Responds to orders as instructed by the Officer in Charge of the Watch.

3.3.A

Communicate potential collision

situations in daylight


Ability to understand orders and to communicate with the officer of the watch in matters relevant to watchkeeping duties

On board a ship or on a full mission ship simulator with a sea state of less than 4 and good visibility during daylight,

the candidate, when questioned by the officer on watch about a vessel within sight, using visual cues, describes the possibility of collision.

The candidate describes at least 4 of these possible evolutions:

1. Collision situation (no or little bearing change);

2. Vessel will pass ahead (bearing moving towards the bow);

3. Vessel will pass astern (bearing moving towards the stern);

4. Vessel is being overtaken and on which side of own ship; or

5. Own ship is being overtaken by another vessel and on which side of own ship the overtaking vessel will pass.



Task No./Name

STCW Competence





3.3.B

Communicate potential collision

situations at night



On board a ship at sea or on a full mission ship simulator, with a sea state of less than 4 and good visibility at night,

the candidate, when questioned by the officer on watch about a vessel within sight, using visual cues, will describes the possibility of collision.

The candidate describes at least 4 of these possible evolutions:




4. Vessel is being overtaken and on which side of own ship; or


3.4.A

Relief of the lookout


Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch

On a ship at sea, given traffic that has been reported to the officer of the watch, when the lookout relief reports to relieve the watch,

the candidate hands over the watch in accordance with the ordinary practice of good seamanship.

The candidate:

1. Advises the relief of:

a. All objects sighted and reported; b. Past and present weather; c. Any special instructions to be

followed during the watch; and d. The status of the running lights;

2. Allows the lookout relief to acquire his or her night vision; and

3. Reports: “The lookout is relieved.” to the officer on watch.







3.4.B

Relief of the helmsman



On a ship or full- mission simulator, when being relieved at the helm,

the candidate hands over the helm in accordance with the ordinary practice of good seamanship.

The candidate:


a. Both the gyro and magnetic courseor helm position;

b. Steering mode;

c. Steering unit in use; and

d. Amount and direction of rudderneeded to hold course;

2. Does not turn over the helm whileexecuting a helm order (the candidatewaits until the order is completed); and

3. Reports: “The wheel (or helm) isrelieved.” to the officer on watch.



Task No./Name

STCW Competence





3.5.A

Relief of anchor watch


Information required to maintain a safe watch

On a ship at anchor or in a simulator,


The candidate:


a. Which anchor is in use;

b. The number of shots used and how the chain has been marked to indicate if the brake is holding (e.g., a rag tied to the chain where it begins to run through the pawl);

c. Any standing and current orders relevant to the anchor watch (e.g., how frequently the anchor should be checked);

d. The status of access points to the ship;

e. The lead of the anchor chain and the strain when the anchor was last checked; and

f. Anticipated weather and events (e.g., heaving anchor, pilot) that can be expected to occur during the next watch; and

2. Reports: “The watch has been relieved.” to the officer on watch.



Task No./Name

STCW Competence





3.5.B

Relief of port watch



On a ship at anchor, or on a simulator when being relieved on port watch,


The candidate:

1. Advises the relief:

a. Which accommodation ladder or other access to the vessel is in use;

b. The ship security alert status;

c. Any standing and current orders regarding vessel security;

d. Events anticipated for the upcoming watch (sailing, pilot on board, cargo completion, etc); and

e. Bus schedules, shore leave requirements, other local events; and

2. Reports: “The watch has been relieved.” to the officer on watch.

3.6.A

Environmental protection at sea


Basic environmental protection procedures

On a ship at sea, during a watch at sea, The candidate assists the watch in accordance with basic environmental protection procedures while at sea.

3.6.B

Environmental protection in

port



On a ship in port, during a watch in port, The candidate assists the watch in accordance with basic environmental protection procedures while in port.


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Task No./Name

STCW Competence





4.1.A

Fire and emergency

duties

Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures

Knowledge of emergency duties and alarm signals

This KUP is satisfied if the candidate successfully completes approved or accepted Basic Training or presents evidence of maintaining the standards of competence in Basic Training specified in 46 CFR 12.602.

4.1.B

Abandon ship duties



This KUP is satisfied if the candidate successfully completes approved or accepted Basic Training or presents evidence of maintaining the standards of competence in Basic Training as specified in 46 CFR 12.602.

4.1.C

Man overboard duties




4.2.A Operate emergency

Knowledge of

Distress signals equipment and apply

emergency

pyrotechnic distress signals; satellite

This KUP is satisfied if the candidate successfully completes approved or accepted Basic Training or presents evidence of maintaining the standards of competence in Basic Training as procedures EPIRBs and

specified in 46 CFR 12.602.

SARTs

4.3.A Operate emergency

Avoidance of false

Avoidance of false distress

alerts

equipment and apply emergency procedures

distress alerts and action to be taken in event of accidental


activation


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Record of Assessment

for

RATING FORMING PART OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH

For:

Print Name of Candidate Candidate’s Signature Mariner Reference No.

Enclosure (3) to NVIC 06-14 RECORD OF PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS

Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch

Print Name of Candidate

NOTE TO QUALIFIED ASSESSOR(S): In performing your function as a Qualified Assessor, you may use your initials below to indicate that you have personally witnessed the demonstration of skill or ability by the person being assessed. The Assessment Guidelines in Enclosure (2) will provide satisfactory evidence of meeting the standard of competence specified in Section A-II/4 of the STCW Code. The use of these Assessment Guidelines is not mandatory and an alternative means of having achieved the standards of competence in the STCW Code will be considered as discussed in paragraph 10 of this NVIC.

STCW Competence


Task Number

Task Name Assessor’s

Initials

Date



1.1.A Steady on a new course

1.1.B Steer a new course by gyrocompass

1.1.C Steer a new course by magnetic compass

Helm orders 1.2.A Right (starboard) rudder

1.2.B Left (port) rudder

1.2.C Rudder hard over

1.2.D Ease the rudder

1.2.E Midships the wheel

1.2.F Shift your rudder

1.2.G Meet her or check her

1.2.H Steady as she goes

1.2.I Nothing to the left/right

1.3.A Change from automatic pilot to hand steering

1.3.B Change from hand steering to automatic pilot


Responsibilities of a look-out...

2.1.A Report bearings in daylight

2.1.B Report bearings at night

2.1.C Report bearings by sound

Enclosure (3) to NVIC 06-14 RECORD OF PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS



STCW Competence


Task Number

Task Name Assessor’s

Initials

Date


Shipboard terms and definitions 3.1.A Shipboard terms and definitions

Use of appropriate internal communication and alarm systems

3.2.A

Use of communication and alarm systems


3.3.A

Communicate potential collision situations in daylight

3.3.B

Communicate potential collision situations at night


3.4.A Relief of the lookout

3.4.B Relief of the helm


3.5.A Relief of the anchor watch 3.5.B Relief of the port watch


3.6.A Environmental protection at sea

3.6.B Environmental protection in port



4.1.A Fire and emergency duties BASIC TRAINING

4.1.B Abandon ship duties BASIC TRAINING

4.1.C Man overboard duties BASIC TRAINING Knowledge of pyrotechnic distress signals; satellite EPIRBs and SARTs

4.2.A

Distress signals

BASIC TRAINING

Avoidance of false distress alerts and action to be taken in event of accidental activation

4.3.A

Avoidance of false distress alerts and action to be taken in event of accidental activation

BASIC TRAINING

Enclosure (3) to NVIC 06-14 RECORD OF ASSESSMENT

Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch Qualified Assessors (QAs) witnessing the successful demonstrations noted in this record should provide the information below relative to their service with the candidate. Prospective QAs should have a minimum of at least 1 year of experience as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on seagoing vessels of at least 200 GRT and/or 500 GT. For assessments signed on a military vessel, the assessor should be authorized to conduct similar assessments for the U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) for Helmsman and Lookout. After December 31, 2019, QAs must be approved by the National Maritime Center (46 CFR 10.107). Qualified military personnel will not need to be approved as QAs and may continue to sign assessments on military vessels after December 31, 2019.

Vessel Name Gross

Tonnage (GT or GRT)

Dates of Service Assessor Name

Assessor Signature

Sample Initials of Assessor

Assessor’s Mariner

Reference No.

Assessor’s Shipboard Position From To

M/V Handy Boy

8,892 GRT

7/7/2014

12/6/2014

Allan Toidal Allan Toidal AT

1234567 Chief Mate

Print Name of Candidate CH-1


RECORD OF PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS


Vessel Name Gross

Tonnage (GT or GRT)

Dates of Service Assessor

Name

Assessor Signature Sample

Initials of Assessor

Assessor’s Mariner

Reference No.

Assessor’s Shipboard Position

From

To


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Enclosure (4) has been removed from this NVIC

CH-1


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Excerpts from the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended

and

Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code, as amended Notice: These excerpts are provided for background information. By themselves, they do not constitute Coast Guard policy.


The Manila Amendments to the annex to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978

Chapter I General provisions

Regulation I/6 Training and assessment

Each Party shall ensure that:

.1 the training and assessment of seafarers, as required under the Convention, are administered, supervised and monitored in accordance with the provisions of section A-I/6 of the STCW Code; and

.2 those responsible for the training and assessment of competence of seafarers, as required under the Convention, are appropriately qualified in accordance with the provisions of section A-I/6 of the STCW Code for the type and level of training and assessment involved.

Regulation I/12 Use of simulators

1 The performance standards and other provisions set forth in section A-I/12 and such other requirements as are prescribed in part A of the STCW Code for any certificate concerned shall be complied with in respect of:

.1 all mandatory simulator-based training;

.2 any assessment of competency required by part A of the STCW Code which is carried out by means of a simulator; and

.3 any demonstration, by means of a simulator, of continued proficiency required by part A of the STCW Code.

Regulation II/4

Chapter II Master and deck department

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings forming part of a navigational watch*

1 Every rating forming part of a navigational watch on a seagoing ship of 500 gross tonnage or more, other than ratings under training and ratings whose duties while on watch are of an unskilled nature, shall be duly certificated to perform such duties.

2 Every candidate for certification shall:

.1 Be not less than 16 years of age;

.2 Have completed:

* These requirements are not those for certification of Able Seamen as contained in the ILO Certification of AbleSeamen Convention, 1946, or any subsequent convention.


2.1 approved seagoing service including not less than six months of training and experience, or

2.2 special training, either pre-sea or on board ship, including an approved period of

seagoing service which shall not be less than two months; and

.3 Meet the standard of competence specified in section A-II/4 of the STCW Code.

3 The seagoing service, training and experience required by subparagraphs 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 shall be associated with navigational watchkeeping functions and involve the performance of duties carried out under the direct supervision of the master, the officer in charge of the navigational watch or a qualified rating.


The Manila Amendments to the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code

Chapter I

Standards regarding general provisions

Section A-I/6 Training and assessment

1 Each Party shall ensure that all training and assessment of seafarers for certification under the Convention is:

.1 structured in accordance with written programmes, including such methods and media

of delivery, procedures, and course material as are necessary to achieve the prescribed standard of competence; and

.2 conducted, monitored, evaluated and supported by persons qualified in accordance

with paragraphs 4, 5 and 6.

2 Persons conducting in-service training or assessment on board ship shall only do so when such training or assessment will not adversely affect the normal operation of the ship and they can dedicate their time and attention to training or assessment.

Qualifications of instructors, supervisors and assessors∗

3 Each Party shall ensure that instructors, supervisors and assessors are appropriately qualified for the particular types and levels of training or assessment of competence of seafarers either on board or ashore, as required under the Convention, in accordance with the provisions of this section.

In-service training

4 Any person conducting in-service training of a seafarer, either on board or ashore, which is intended to be used in qualifying for certification under the Convention, shall:

.1 have an appreciation of the training programme and an understanding of the specific

training objectives for the particular type of training being conducted;

.2 be qualified in the task for which training is being conducted; and

.3 if conducting training using a simulator:

3.1 have received appropriate guidance in instructional techniques involving the use of simulators; and

3.2 have gained practical operational experience on the particular type of simulator

being used.

5 Any person responsible for the supervision of in-service training of a seafarer intended to be used in qualifying for certification under the Convention shall have a full understanding of the training programme and the specific objectives for each type of training being conducted.

∗ The relevant IMO Model Course(s) may be of assistance in the preparation of courses.


Assessment of competence

6 Any person conducting in-service assessment of competence of a seafarer, either on board or ashore, which is intended to be used in qualifying for certification under the Convention, shall:

.1 have an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of the competence to be

assessed;

.2 be qualified in the task for which the assessment is being made;

.3 have received appropriate guidance in assessment methods and practice;

.4 have gained practical assessment experience; and

.5 if conducting assessment involving the use of simulators, have gained practical assessment experience on the particular type of simulator under the supervision and to the satisfaction of an experienced assessor.

Training and assessment within an institution

7 Each Party which recognizes a course of training, a training institution, or a qualification granted by a training institution, as part of its requirements for the issue of a certificate required under the Convention, shall ensure that the qualifications and experience of instructors and assessors are covered in the application of the quality standard provisions of section A-I/8. Such qualification, experience and application of quality standards shall incorporate appropriate training in instructional techniques, and training and assessment methods and practice, and shall comply with all applicable requirements of paragraphs 4 to 6.

Section A-I/12 Standards governing the use of simulators Part 1 − Performance standards

General performance standards for simulators used in training

1 Each Party shall ensure that any simulator used for mandatory simulator-based training shall:

.1 be suitable for the selected objectives and training tasks;

.2 be capable of simulating the operating capabilities of shipboard equipment concerned, to a level of physical realism appropriate to training objectives, and include the capabilities, limitations and possible errors of such equipment;

.3 have sufficient behavioural realism to allow a trainee to acquire the skills appropriate

to the training objectives;

.4 provide a controlled operating environment, capable of producing a variety of conditions, which may include emergency, hazardous or unusual situations relevant to the training objectives;

.5 provide an interface through which a trainee can interact with the equipment, the

simulated environment and, as appropriate, the instructor; and


.6 permit an instructor to control, monitor and record exercises for the effective debriefing of trainees.

General performance standards for simulators used in assessment of competence

2 Each Party shall ensure that any simulator used for the assessment of competence required under the Convention or for any demonstration of continued proficiency so required shall:

.1 be capable of satisfying the specified assessment objectives;

.2 be capable of simulating the operational capabilities of the shipboard equipment

concerned to a level of physical realism appropriate to the assessment objectives, and include the capabilities, limitations and possible errors of such equipment;

.3 have sufficient behavioural realism to allow a candidate to exhibit the skills

appropriate to the assessment objectives;

.4 provide an interface through which a candidate can interact with the equipment and simulated environment;

.5 provide a controlled operating environment, capable of producing a variety of

conditions, which may include emergency, hazardous or unusual situations relevant to assessment objectives; and

.6 permit an assessor to control, monitor and record exercises for the effective

assessment of the performance of candidates. * * * * * Part 2 − Other provisions

Simulator training objectives

6 Each Party shall ensure that the aims and objectives of simulator-based training are defined within an overall training programme and that specific training objectives and tasks are selected so as to relate as closely as possible to shipboard tasks and practices.

Training procedures

7 In conducting mandatory simulator-based training, instructors shall ensure that:

.1 trainees are adequately briefed beforehand on the exercise objectives and tasks and are given sufficient planning time before the exercise starts;

.2 trainees have adequate familiarization time on the simulator and with its equipment

before any training or assessment exercise commences;

.3 guidance given and exercise stimuli are appropriate to the selected exercise objectives and tasks and to the level of trainee experience;

.4 exercises are effectively monitored, supported as appropriate by audio and visual

observation of trainee activity and pre- and post-exercise evaluation reports;


.5 trainees are effectively debriefed to ensure that training objectives have been met and that operational skills demonstrated are of an acceptable standard;

.6 the use of peer assessment during debriefing is encouraged; and

.7 simulator exercises are designed and tested so as to ensure their suitability for the specified training objectives.

Assessment procedures

8 Where simulators are used to assess the ability of candidates to demonstrate levels of competency, assessors shall ensure that:

.1 performance criteria are identified clearly and explicitly and are valid and available to the candidates;

.2 assessment criteria are established clearly and are explicit to ensure reliability and uniformity of assessment and to optimize objective measurement and evaluation, so that subjective judgements are kept to the minimum;

.3 candidates are briefed clearly on the tasks and/or skills to be assessed and on the tasks and performance criteria by which their competency will be determined;

.4 assessment of performance takes into account normal operating procedures and any behavioural interaction with other candidates on the simulator or with simulator staff;

.5 scoring or grading methods to assess performance are used with caution until they have been validated; and

.6 the prime criterion is that a candidate demonstrates the ability to carry out a task safely and effectively to the satisfaction of the assessor.

Qualifications of instructors and assessors*

9 Each Party shall ensure that instructors and assessors are appropriately qualified and experienced for the particular types and levels of training and corresponding assessment of competence as specified in regulation I/6 and section A-I/6.

* The relevant IMO Model Course(s) and resolution MSC.64(67), Recommendations on new and amendedperformance standards, may be of assistance in the preparation of courses.


Section A-II/4

Chapter II Standards regarding the master and deck department

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings forming part of a navigational watch*

Standard of competence

1 Every rating forming part of a navigational watch on a seagoing ship of 500 gross tonnage or more shall be required to demonstrate the competence to perform the navigation function at the support level, as specified in column 1 of table A-II/4.

2 The minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency required of ratings forming part of a navigational watch on a seagoing ship of 500 gross tonnage or more is listed in column 2 of table A-II/4.

3 Every candidate for certification shall be required to provide evidence of having achieved the required standard of competence in accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating competence specified in columns 3 and 4 of

table A-II/4. The reference to “practical test” in column 3 may include approved shore-based training in which the trainees undergo practical testing.

4 Where there are no tables of competence for the support level in respect to certain functions, it remains the responsibility of the Administration to determine the appropriate training, assessment and certification requirements to be applied to personnel designated to perform those functions at the support level.

* These requirements are not those for certification of Able Seamen as contained in the ILO Certification of Able Seamen Convention, 1946, or any subsequent convention.


Table A-II/4 Specification of minimum standard of competence for ratings forming part of a

navigational watch Function: Navigation at the support level

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Competence Knowledge, understanding and

proficiency

Methods for demonstrating competence

Criteria for evaluating competence



Helm orders

Change-over from automatic pilot to hand steering and vice versa

Assessment of evidence obtained from: .1 practical test, or .2 approved in-service

experience, or .3 approved training

ship experience

A steady course is steered within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing sea state. Alterations of course are smooth and controlled Communications are clear and concise at all times and orders are acknowledged in a seamanlike manner



Assessment of evidence obtained from: .1 practical test, or .2 approved in-service

experience, or .3 approved training

ship experience

Sound signals, lights and other objects are promptly detected and their approximate bearing, in degrees or points, is reported to the officer of the watch


Shipboard terms and definitions Use of appropriate internal communication and alarm systems Ability to understand orders and to communicate with the officer of the watch on matters relevant to watchkeeping duties Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch Information required to maintain a safe watch Basic environmental protection procedures

Assessment of evidence obtained from approved in-service experience or approved training ship experience

Communications are clear and concise and advice/clarification is sought from the officer on watch where watch information or instructions are not clearly understood

Maintenance, handover and relief of the watch is in conformity with accepted practices and procedures


Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Competence Knowledge, understanding and

proficiency

Methods for demonstrating competence

Criteria for evaluating competence

Operate emergency

Knowledge of emergency Assessment of evidence Initial action on becoming equipment and

duties and alarm signals obtained from

aware of an emergency or apply emergency

demonstration and

abnormal situation is in procedures Knowledge of pyrotechnic approved in-service conformity with established

distress signals; satellite

experience or approved practices and procedures EPIRBs and SARTs training ship experience

Communications are clear Avoidance of false distress and concise at all times and alerts and action to be taken orders are acknowledged in a in event of accidental seamanlike manner activation

The integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems is maintained at all times


Section B-I/6

GUIDANCE REGARDING PROVISIONS OF THE ANNEX TO THE STCW CONVENTION

PART B

Chapter I Guidance regarding general provisions

Guidance regarding training and assessment

Qualifications of instructors and assessors

1 Each Party should ensure that instructors and assessors are appropriately qualified and experienced for the particular types and levels of training or assessment of competence of seafarers, as required under the Convention, in accordance with the guidelines in this section.

In-service training and assessment

2 Any person, on board or ashore, conducting in-service training of a seafarer intended to be used in qualifying for certification under the Convention should have received appropriate guidance in instructional techniques*.

3 Any person responsible for the supervision of in-service training of a seafarer intended to be used in qualifying for certification under the Convention should have appropriate knowledge of instructional techniques and of training methods and practice.

4 Any person, on board or ashore, conducting an in-service assessment of the competence of a seafarer intended to be used in qualifying for certification under the Convention should have:

.1 received appropriate guidance in assessment methods and practice*; and

.2 gained practical assessment experience under the supervision and to the satisfaction of an experienced assessor.

5 Any person responsible for the supervision of the in-service assessment of competence of a seafarer intended to be used in qualifying for certification under the Convention should have a full understanding of the assessment system, assessment methods and practice*.

* * * * *

Section B-I/12 Guidance regarding the use of simulators

1 When simulators are being used for training or assessment of competency, the following guidelines should be taken into consideration in conducting any such training or assessment.

* * * * *

* The relevant IMO Model Course(s) may be of assistance in the preparation of courses.


Recommended performance standards for non-mandatory types of simulation

67 Performance standards for non-mandatory simulation equipment used for training and/or assessment of competence or demonstration of skills are set out hereunder. Such forms of simulation include, but are not limited to, the following types:

.1 navigation and watchkeeping;

.2 ship handling and manoeuvring;

.3 cargo handling and stowage;

.4 reporting and radiocommunications; and

.5 main and auxiliary machinery operation.

Navigation and watchkeeping simulation

68 Navigation and watchkeeping simulation equipment should, in addition to meeting all applicable performance standards set out in section A-I/12, be capable of simulating navigational equipment and bridge operational controls which meet all applicable performance standards adopted by the Organization,* incorporate facilities to generate soundings and:

.1 create a real-time operating environment, including navigation control and communications instruments and equipment appropriate to the navigation and watchkeeping tasks to be carried out and the manoeuvring skills to be assessed;

.2 provide a realistic visual scenario by day or by night, including variable visibility, or by night only as seen from the bridge, with a minimum horizontal field of view available to the trainee in viewing sectors appropriate to the navigation and watchkeeping tasks and objectives;

.3 realistically simulate “own ship” dynamics in open-water conditions, including the effects of weather, tidal stream, currents and interaction with other ships; and

.4 realistically simulate VTS communication procedures between ship and shore.

* * * * *

Section B-II/4

Chapter II Guidance regarding the master and the deck department

Guidance regarding the training and certification of ratings forming part of a navigational watch

1 In addition to the requirements stated in table A-II/4 of this Code, Parties are encouraged, for safety reasons, to include the following subjects in the training of ratings forming part of a navigational watch:

* See relevant/appropriate performance standards adopted by the Organization.


.1 a basic knowledge of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended;

.2 rigging a pilot ladder;

.3 an understanding of wheel orders given by pilots in English;

.4 training for proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats;

.5 support duties when berthing and unberthing and during towing operations;

.6 a basic knowledge of anchoring;

.7 a basic knowledge of dangerous cargoes;

.8 a basic knowledge of stowage procedures and arrangements for bringing stores on

board; and

.9 a basic knowledge of deck maintenance and of tools used on deck.

SHIPBOARD PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEETS

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CANDIDATE PASSES ASSESSMENT

SHIPBOARD PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEETS INSTRUCTIONS

LICENSE Aboard MSC ships, the assessor must be a Qualified Assessor. REQUIREMENT

COMPLETION The following is guidance for properly filling tables provided in this TABLES section

This table (PERFORMANCE STANDARD) is to be used for scoring the assessment. The candidate must pass all parts of the PERFORMANCE STANDARD table in order to pass the assessment.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD PASS FAIL

1. Repeat order. X 2. Turn the helm in the direction of the fewest degrees to the

ordered course using no more than 15º of rudder. X

3. Reduce the rudder angle as the vessel approaches thecourse. X

4. Steady on the course of 342º with less than 5º ofovershoot. X

RATING FORMING PART OF A NAVIGATION WATCHRFPNW – SHIPBOARD PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEETS

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CANDIDATE FAILS ASSESSMENT


1. Repeat order. X

2. Turn the helm in the direction of the fewest degrees to the ordered course using no more than 15º of rudder. X

3. Reduce the rudder angle as the vessel approaches the course. X

4. Steady on the course of 342º with less than 5º of overshoot. X

THE FOLLOWING TABLE IS ONLY TO BE FILLED OUT AND “SIGNED” OFF IF THE CANDIDATE SUCCESSFULLY PASSES ALL PARTS OF THE PERFORMANCE STANDARD. THIS CERTIFIES THAT THE CANDIDATE PASSES THIS PROFICIENCY.

DATE

SHIPS NAME

ASSESSOR – PRINT NAME SIGNATURE

LICENSE LICENSE NUMBER


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ASSESSMENT NO. RFPNW-1.1.A (1/32)

FUNCTION Navigation at the Support Level

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

KNOWLEDGE, Use of magnetic and gyro-compasses. UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY

TASK Steady on a new course

PERFORMANCE At full sea speed, while on a northeasterly heading, when hearing CONDITION the command in English, “Steer 342” (the assessor may select any

course desired as long as it is more than 30° from the original heading).

PERFORMANCE Turn the helm to bring the vessel to the new course and steady on BEHAVIOR the course of 342°.


1. Repeat the order. 2. Turn the helm in the direction of the fewest degrees to the

ordered course using no more than 15º of rudder.

3. Report the ship’s heading, while swinging, in each 10 º increment.

4. Reduce the rudder angle as the vessel approaches the course.

5. Steady on the course of 342º with less than 5º of overshoot.

6. State: “She’s steady on three four two.”

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




55

ASSESSMENT NO. RFPNW-1.1.B (2/32)




TASK Steer a course by gyrocompass

PERFORMANCE In a sea state of 4 or less, when hearing the command in English, CONDITION “Steer 342.” (any course heading may be given)

PERFORMANCE Use the gyrocompass to steer the course of 342°. BEHAVIOR


1. Repeat the order.

2. When steady on course state: “Steering three four two.”

3. Steer the course ordered within ± 3° (open ocean), and ±2° (near coastal) for 15 minutes.

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




56

ASSESSMENT NO. RFPNW-1.1.C (3/32)




TASK Steer a course by magnetic compass

PERFORMANCE In a sea state of 4 or less, when hearing the command in English, CONDITION “Steer 342.”

PERFORMANCE Use the magnetic compass to steer the course of 342°. BEHAVIOR



2. When steady on course state: “Steering three four two.”

3. Steer the course ordered within ± 5° (open ocean), and ±3° (near coastal) for 15 minutes.

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




57




KNOWLEDGE, Helm Orders UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY

TASK Right (Starboard) rudder

PERFORMANCE When hearing the command in English, “Right (Starboard) 10.” CONDITION

PERFORMANCE Turn the helm until the rudder is right (starboard) 10°. BEHAVIOR



2. Immediately turn the helm to right (starboard).

3. Stop turning the helm when the rudder angle indicator reads right (starboard) 10°.

4. State: “the rudder is right (starboard) 10”, or “she’s right (starboard) 10°.”

5. State the vessel’s heading in 10° increments until a new heading is provided (e.g., passing 320°).

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




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TASK Left (Port) rudder

PERFORMANCE When hearing the command in English, “Left (Port) 20.” CONDITION

PERFORMANCE Turn the helm until the rudder angle indicator is at left (port) 20°. BEHAVIOR



2. Immediately turn the helm to left (port).

3. Stop turning the helm when the rudder angle indicator reads left (port) 20°.

4. State: “The rudder is left (port) 20”,

5. State the vessel’s heading in 10° increments until a new heading is provided (e.g., “passing 060°”).

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




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TASK Rudder hard over

PERFORMANCE When hearing the command in English, “Hard Right (Starboard).” CONDITION

PERFORMANCE Turn the helm to the right (starboard) until the rudder is at BEHAVIOR maximum right (starboard) rudder.



2. Immediately turn the helm to right (starboard).

3. Stop turning the helm when the rudder angle indicator reads the rudder is at maximum right (starboard) rudder.

4. Ensure the rudder is not jammed against the stops.

5. State: “The rudder is hard right (starboard)”.

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




60

ASSESSMENT NO. RFPNW-1.2.D (7/32)




TASK Ease the rudder

PERFORMANCE When the rudder is more than 5° right (starboard) or left (port), CONDITION when hearing the command in English, “Ease to 5.”

PERFORMANCE Turn the helm to reduce the angle of the rudder until the indicator BEHAVIOR shows the rudder angle is right (starboard) or left (port) 5°.

PERFORMANCE The following are the performance standards to be used: STANDARD



2. Immediately turn the helm to reduce the rudder angle.

3. Stop turning the helm when the rudder angle indicator shows the rudder angle is right (starboard) or left (port) 5°.

4. State: “The rudder is right (starboard) or left (port) 5°.”

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




61

ASSESSMENT NO. RFPNW-1.2.E (8/32)




TASK Midships the wheel PERFORMANCE When the rudder is either right (starboard) or left (port), when hearing the STANDARD command in English “Midships,”

PERFORMANCE Turn the helm to reduce the angle of the rudder until the rudder BEHAVIOR angle indicator shows the rudder angle is zero.




3. Stop turning the helm when the rudder angle indicator shows the rudder angle is zero.

4. State: “The rudder is midships.”

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




62

ASSESSMENT NO. RFPNW-1.2.F (9/32)




TASK Shift your rudder

PERFORMANCE With the rudder at 15° right (starboard) rudder, when hearing the CONDITION command in English, “Shift your Rudder.”

PERFORMANCE Turn the helm to the left (port) until the indicator shows the rudder BEHAVIOR angle is left (port) 15°.



2. Immediately turn the helm to the left (port).

3. Stop turning the helm when the rudder angle indicator shows the rudder angle is left (port). 15°.

4. State: “The rudder is left (port) 15°.”

5. State the vessel’s heading in 10° increments until a new heading is provided (e.g., “passing 060°”)

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




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ASSESSMENT NO. RFPNW-1.2.G (10/32)




TASK Meet her or, check her

PERFORMANCE During a turn, when hearing the command in English, “Meet Her,” CONDITION or “Check Her.”

PERFORMANCE Turn the helm to reduce the angle of the rudder and apply counter BEHAVIOR rudder until the vessel stops turning.




3. Apply counter rudder until the vessel stops turning.

4. Ease the wheel to midships.

5. State: “The vessel’s heading is …”

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




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ASSESSMENT NO. RFPNW-1.2.H (11/32)




TASK Steady as she goes

PERFORMANCE When hearing the command in English, “Steady as She Goes.” CONDITION

PERFORMANCE Note the heading of the vessel, stop any swing of the ship, and BEHAVIOR steer in the direction noted when the command was given.



2. Note the heading when the command was given.

3. Immediately apply rudder to stop any swing of the ship.

4. Steer the heading noted.

5. State: “ Steady, heading...”

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




65

ASSESSMENT NO. RFPNW-1.2.I (12/32)




TASK Nothing to the right/left

PERFORMANCE When hearing the command in English, “Nothing to the right CONDITION (starboard) [or left (port)].”

PERFORMANCE Note the heading of the vessel, stop any swing of the ship to the right BEHAVIOR (starboard), [or left (port)] and keep the vessel’s heading from any direction to the right of the noted heading.



2. Note the heading when the command was given.

3. Immediately apply counter rudder to stop any swing of the ship to the right (starboard).

4. Steer the heading noted, but with no error to the right permitted.

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




66



COMPETENCE: Steer the ship and comply with helm orders in the English language

KNOWLEDGE Change over from automatic pilot to hand steering and vice UNDERSTANDING & versa. PROFICIENCY

TASK Change from auto pilot to hand steering

PERFORMANCE At sea speed, when hearing the command to put the steering into CONDITION hand steering.

PERFORMANCE Change the steering mode from auto pilot to hand steering. BEHAVIOR



2. Switch the steering mode from auto pilot to hand.

3. Test that the new steering mode is responding.

4. State, “She’s in hand steering.”

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




67



COMPETENCE: Steer the ship and comply with helm orders in the English language

KNOWLEDGE Change over from automatic pilot to hand steering and vice UNDERSTANDING & versa. PROFICIENCY

TASK Change from hand steering to auto pilot

PERFORMANCE At sea speed, when hearing the command to put the steering into CONDITION auto pilot.

PERFORMANCE Change the steering mode from hand steering to auto pilot. BEHAVIOR



2. Put the wheel amidships.

3. Verify the course dialed into the auto pilot is the same as the course to be steered.

4. Switch the steering mode from hand to auto pilot.

5. Verify that the auto pilot is responding properly.

6. State, “She’s in auto pilot.”

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




68



COMPETENCE Keep a proper look out by sight and hearing

KNOWLEDGE Responsibilities of lookout, including reporting the UNDERSTANDING & approximate bearing of a sound signal, light or PROFICIENCY other object in degrees or points.

TASK Report bearings in daylight

PERFORMANCE On a ship or full mission ship simulator, given a condition in CONDITION daylight of unlimited visibility through a field of view from right

ahead to 22.5 º abaft the beam on each side of the vessel and a sea state of four or less, and a large and small vessel and a buoy in sight.

PERFORMANCE Detect and report all three objects. BEHAVIOR


1. Reports the large vessel before it is within 5 miles of own ship.

2. Reports the small vessel before it is within 2 miles of own ship.

3. Reports the buoy before it is within 2 miles of own ship.

4. Report the direction to all objects in degrees or points within ±1 point or ± 11.25º.

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




69





TASK Report bearings at night.

PERFORMANCE On a ship or full mission ship simulator, given a condition at CONDITION night of unlimited visibility through a field of view from right

ahead to 22.5 º abaft the beam on each side of the vessel and a sea state of four or less, and a large and small vessel and a buoy in sight.

PERFORMANCE Detect and report all three objects. BEHAVIOR


1. Reports the lights the large vessel before it is within 10 miles of own ship.

2. Reports the lights of the small vessel before it is within 2 miles of own ship.

3. Reports the light of the buoy before it is within 2 miles of own ship.

4. Report the direction to all objects in degrees or points within ±1 point or ± 11.25º.

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




70





TASK Report bearings by sound.

PERFORMANCE On a ship or full mission ship simulator, in any condition of CONDITION: visibility, when a sound is generated by any sound appliance listed

in the International Navigation Rules.

PERFORMANCE Detect and report the direction of the sound. BEHAVIOR


1. Report the direction of the sound in degrees or points within ±1 point or ± 11.25º.

2. Reports the type of sound heard (e.g., gong, whistle, siren).

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




71

ASSESSMENT NO. RFPNW – 3.1.A (18/32)


COMPETENCE Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch

KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & Shipboard terms and definitions PROFICIENCY:

TASK Shipboard terms and definitions

PERFORMANCE On a ship, simulator, or by examination with the assessor using CONDITION English maritime terminology.

PERFORMANCE Demonstrate an understanding of the shipboard terms and BEHAVIOR definitions used by the assessor.


1. Point out and describe standard shipboard locations and features (e.g., port, starboard, forward, aft) of the following locations from the bridge:

a. Green sidelight:

b. Red sidelight;

c. Stern light;

d. Masthead light(s);

e. Anchor lights;

f. Not under command lights;

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




72

ASSESSMENT NO. RFPNW – 3.1.A (cont.) (18/32 cont.)



KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & Shipboard terms and definitions PROFICIENCY:





2. Point in the following directions:

a. Dead ahead;

b. 2 points on the starboard bow;

c. Broad on the starboard bow;

d. On the starboard beam;

e. Broad on the starboard quarter;

f. Dead astern;

g. Broad on the port quarter;

h. 2 points abaft of the port beam;

i. On the port beam;

j. 1 point forward of the port beam;

k. Broad on the port bow;

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




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ASSESSMENT NO. RFPNW – 3.1.A (cont.) (18/32 cont.)



KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING & Shipboard terms and definitions PROFICIENCY





3. Describe the purpose of:

a. General alarm;

b. Ship’s whistle;

c. Engine order telegraph / bridge throttle control;

d. Flags;

e. Emergency steering controls;

f. Fathometer.

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




74




KNOWLEDGE, Use of appropriate internal communications and alarm systems. UNDERSTANDING & PROFICIENCY

TASK Use of communication and alarm systems

PERFORMANCE On a ship or full mission ship simulator, CONDITION

PERFORMANCE Notify the officer of the watch when hearing the following alarms: BEHAVIOR

1. Gyrocompass failure alarm; 2. Smoke and/or heat detector alarm; 3. Running light panel alarm; 4. Steering motor failure alarm; 5. Steering pump failure alarm


1. Immediately report each alarm to the Officer in Charge of the Watch.

2. Respond to orders as instructed by the Officer in Charge of the Watch.

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




75




KNOWLEDGE, Ability to understand orders and to communicate UNDERSTANDING & with the officer of the watch in matters relevant PROFICIENCY to watchkeeping duties

TASK Communicate potential collision situations in daylight

PERFORMANCE Onboard a ship or on a full mission ship simulator with a sea state of CONDITION less than 4 and good visibility during daylight,

PERFORMANCE When questioned by the officer on watch about a vessel within sight, BEHAVIOR using visual cues, describes the possibility of a collision.


Describe at least four of these possible evolutions: 1. Collision situation (no or little bearing change); 2. Vessel will pass ahead (bearing moving towards the bow); 3. Vessel will pass astern (bearing moving towards the stern); 4. Vessel is being overtaken and on which side of own ship; 5. Own ship is being overtaken by another vessel and on which

side of own ship the overtaking vessel will pass.

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




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KNOWLEDGE, Ability to understand orders and to communicate UNDERSTANDING with the officer of the watch in matters & PROFICIENCY relevant to watchkeeping duties

TASK Communicate potential collision situations at night

PERFORMANCE Onboard a ship at sea or on a full mission ship simulator, CONDITION with a sea state of less than 4 and good visibility at night

PERFORMANCE When questioned by the officer of the watch about a vessel BEHAVIOR within sight, using visual cues, will describe the possibility of collision


Describe at least four of these possible evolutions:




4. Vessel is being overtaken and on which side of own ship;


DATE

SHIP’S NAME




77




KNOWLEDGE, Procedures for the relief, maintenance and UNDERSTANDING handover of a watch & PROFICIENCY

TASK Relief of the lookout

PERFORMANCE On a ship at sea, given traffic that has been reported CONDITION to the officer of the watch, when the lookout relief reports to relieve the watch

PERFORMANCE Hand over the watch in accordance with the ordinary BEHAVIOR practice of good seamanship


1. Advise the relief of:

a. All objects sighted and reported;

b. Past and present weather;

c. Any special instructions to be followed during the watch; d. The status of running lights;

2. Allow the lookout relief to acquire his or her night vision;

3. Report: “The lookout is relieved.” to the officer on watch.

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




78




KNOWLEDGE, Procedures for the relief, maintenance and UNDERSTANDING handover of a watch & PROFICIENCY

TASK Relief of the helmsman

PERFORMANCE On a ship or full-mission simulator, when being CONDITION relieved at the helm



1. Advise the relief of:a. Both the gyro and magnetic course or helm position;b. Steering mode;c. Steering unit in use;d. Amount and direction of rudder needed to hold course;

2. Do not turn over the helm while executing a helm order (waituntil the order is completed);

4. Report: “The wheel (or helm) is relieved.” to the officer onwatch.

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




79




KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING Information required to maintain a safe watch & PROFICIENCY

TASK Relief of the anchor watch

PERFORMANCE On a ship at anchor or in a simulator CONDITION



1. Advise the relief of:a. Which anchor is in use;b. The number of shots used and how the chain has been marked

to indicate if the brake is holding (e.g., a rag tied to the chainwhere it begins to run through the pawl);

c. Any standing or current orders relevant to the anchor watch(e.g., how frequently the anchor should be checked);

d. The status of access points to the ship;e. The lead of the anchor chain and the strain when the anchor

was last checked;f. Anticipated weather and events (e.g., heaving anchor, pilot)

that can be expected to occur during the next watch;2. Report: “The watch has been relieved.” to the officer on watch.

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




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KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING Information required to maintain a safe watch & PROFICIENCY

TASK Relief of port watch

PERFORMANCE On a ship at anchor, or on a simulator when being CONDITION on port watch



1. Advise the relief of:a. Which accommodation ladder or other access to the

vessel is in use;b. The ship security alert status;c. Any standing and current orders regarding vessel

security;d. Events anticipated for the upcoming watch (e.g., sailing,

pilot on board, cargo completion, etc);e. Bus schedules, shore leave requirements, other local

events;2. Report: “The watch has been relieved.” to the officer on

watch.

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




81




KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING Basic environmental protection procedures & PROFICIENCY

TASK Environmental protection at sea

PERFORMANCE On a ship at sea CONDITION

PERFORMANCE during a watch at sea BEHAVIOR


Assist the watch in accordance with basic environmental protection procedures while at sea.

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




82




KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING Basic environmental protection procedures & PROFICIENCY

TASK Environmental protection in port

PERFORMANCE On a ship in port CONDITION

PERFORMANCE during a watch in port BEHAVIOR


Assist the watch in accordance with basic environmental protection procedures while in port.

DATE

SHIP’S NAME




83



COMPETENCE Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures

KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING Knowledge of emergency duties and alarm signals & PROFICIENCY

TASK Fire and emergency duties

PERFORMANCE CONDITION

PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR



DATE

SHIP’S NAME




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TASK Abandon ship duties





DATE

SHIP’S NAME




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TASK Man overboard duties





DATE

SHIP’S NAME




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KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING Knowledge of pyrotechnic distress signals; & PROFICIENCY satellite EPIRBs and SARTs

TASK Distress signals





DATE

SHIP’S NAME




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KNOWLEDGE, Avoidance of false distress alerts and action to UNDERSTANDING be taken in event of accidental activation & PROFICIENCY

TASK Avoidance of false distress alerts





DATE

SHIP’S NAME




MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 89

RATING FORMING PART OF A NAVIGATION WATCH RFPNW – WATCHSTANDING LOG

WATCHSTANDING LOG INSTRUCTIONS

SEA TIME The USCG defines sea time as “eight-hour day REQUIREMENT under training carrying out the duties associated

with navigational watchkeeping functions”. A simple sea service letter as done in the past will not meet this requirement. Contained in this section are the Watchstanding logs as proof of approved sea time.

If the candidate has taken the approved MSC eight-hour course then only the one-hundred & twenty (120) watches contained in the Watchstanding logs in this book need to be signed off.

If the candidate has not taken the approved MSC eight-hour, course than the following must be completed:

• The one-hundred & twenty (120) watchescontained in this section

• Two-hundred and forty (240) watchescontained in a Sea Time Watchkeepingsupplemental log book (provided byMSC). This represents a total of 360watches (equivalent to six months ofwatches; two watches per day).

SECOND MATE The second mate (as required by USCG) will have to sign off on each watch a candidate stands.

PARTIAL NVIC 06-14 does not allow for partial watches. Candidates must WATCHES stand full four hour watches in order to be signed off by the second Mate or

higher.

Full Four-Hour Watches Only!

WATCHSTANDING Instructions on how to properly fill out log are on the following page. LOG



WATCH

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SHIP’S NAME

WATCH

DATE

MM/DD/YR

SIGNATURE

PRINT NAME

LICENSE

NUMBER

1 00-04 12-16 04-08 16-20 08-12 20-24

12/25/01

2 00-04 12-16 04-08 16-20 08-12 20-24

/ / JOE COOL

QUESTION: Do you have to write the ships name each time? ANSWER: No, you may use ditto marks “ “ as long as the sea time continues to

be aboard the same ship. At the start of a new page, please write in ships name again.

NOTE: The same rules apply for print name, and license number.

Any change in any of the fields (name, ship, license number) would require all fields to be filled in.

X

X

EXAMPLE: USNS ALWAYS SAIL

FILL IN DATE WATCH STOOD

WRITE IN YOUR LICENSE NUMBER

CHECK OFF PROPER WATCH PRINT NAME

SIGNATURE HERE



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Master’s Certification Letter

Date:

From: Master, USNS ________________________

To: USCG Regional Examination Center

Subj: RATINGS FORMING PART OF A NAVIGATIONAL WORK & RECORD BOOK COMPLETION

Ref: (a) MSC Training Information Bulletin 1-01 (Rev 4 – Jan 20)

Encl: (1) Rating Forming Part of a Navigation Watch – Work & Record Book (completed)

(2) RFPNW – Course completion certificate OR Sea Time Watchstanding supplemental log book (3) Copy of Basic Training course completion certificate(s)

1. In accordance with reference (a), enclosures (1) through (3) are forwarded certifying that (Mariner’s Name)___________________________________________________________

Has completed the requirements for issuance of the RFPNW endorsement. 2. The candidate received instruction in all aspects of the approved training program for the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW). 3. All required competencies and skills listed in STCW Table A-II/4 have been assessed and have been satisfactorily demonstrated in accordance with the USCG approved assessment criteria. Some of the required competencies may have been satisfied by successful completion of the special training and is evidenced by a course certificate (if taken). The performance of these shipboard duties was carried out under the direct supervision of the Master or officer in charge of the navigational watch. Master’s Signature

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