Elements and Performance Criteria
- Manoeuvre the vessel for normal operations
- Manoeuvres are made to safely progress the operation and keep the vessel in safe water
- Vessel's heading is maintained within acceptable limits as per the requirements of the manoeuvre, weather, tide, headreach and stopping distances
- Alterations of heading or power are smooth and controlled
- Communication is clear, concise and acknowledged according to good seamanship
- Suitable mode of steering is selected for the manoeuvre with respect to the area, wind and sea conditions
- Constant rate of turn techniques are used to achieve constant radius turns during manoeuvres
- Vessel propulsion is controlled as required to progress the operation and complement helm movements
- Safe operating limits of vessel propulsion and steering systems are not exceeded in normal manoeuvres
- Anchoring and berthing operations are coordinated and supervised in accordance with established procedures