The objective of the Navigation Competency Evaluation Program is to reduce maritime incidents by addressing mariner competency and knowledge and use of technology. At the conclusion of the NCEP session a comprehensive report is provided to the company which can be used to determine the allocation of resources to improve specific competencies or mitigate specific risks.

The Navigation Competency Evaluation Program is a risk-based measurement tool to evaluate a mariner’s performance in the simulator, focused specifically on the core competency required of licensed deck officers as defined by international standards and industry best practices. Each session uses realistic scenario-based exercises geared toward each company’s principles and is evaluated by trained and qualified subject matter experts.