1 Below you will find links to download all the MCA Chief Mate SQA Stability exam past papers and answers. The past papers include all exams from 2005 – 2015 and have been combined into a single PDF.
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On the 1st of January 2016 IMO Resolution A.1085(28) entered into force. This has introduced an amendment to International Regulations For Preventing Collisions At Sea, 1972, with Part F ‘Verification of compliance with the provisions of the Convention’ added. Part F contains three new rules: Rule 39 – Definitions Rule […]
COLREGS Part F January 2016 Amendments
2 Deck Officers require a comprehensive knowledge of The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS). You must be able to correctly assess any situation you come across and determine the correct course of action to take in compliance with the COLREGS. You will be thoroughly examined on this area when sitting […]
Rule of the Road Quiz
1 Vessels are now almost exclusively fitted with lifeboats that are of the Totally Enclosed Motor Propelled Survival Craft (TEMPSC) variety. These can either have twin fall davit or freefall launching arrangements. A ships officers competence to launch a TEMPSC lifeboat is examined thoroughly during the Proficiency in Survival Crafts and Rescue Boats […]
TEMPSC Launching Checks and Procedure
Overview (Typical Marine Radar Screen) A popular OOW orals question is to tests a candidates ability to properly set up a marine radar. Questions regarding the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) radar performance standards are also not uncommon. All Deck Officers should have a sound understanding regarding both of these areas. Remember every time you change […]
Radar Initial Setup and Performance Standards
Introduction Anchoring is an inherently risky operation, by following proper procedure this risk can be substantially reduced to a manageable level. Deck Officers are examined on their knowledge of the safe anchoring procedure on deck during the Efficient Deck Hand course and also during MCA oral examinations. The standard procedure is described below. You […]
Anchoring Procedure on Deck
Chapter VIII – Part 3 of The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) provides instruction and guidance for watchkeeping at sea. It stipulates the circumstances when an OOW must call the master. The International Camber of Shipping Bridge Procedures Guide (BPG) also supplements and supports the requirements […]
When to call the Master
Overview The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP) is published and produced by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). It is endorsed by the National Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Committee, UK Chamber of Shipping, Nautilus International and the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers […]
Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers 2015 Edition
When sitting either Stability or Navigation exams you are provided with an approved formula sheet. Copies of these are available to download below.
Formula Sheet – Navigation and Stability
1 Below you will find links to download all the MCA OOW SQA Stability exam past papers and answers. The past papers include all exams from 2005 – 2015 and have been combined into a single PDF.
SQA Past Papers & Answers – OOW Stability 2005 – ...
Below you will find links to download all the MCA OOW SQA Navigation exam past papers and answers. The past papers include all exams from 2005 – 2015 and have been combined into a single PDF.
SQA Past Papers & Answers – OOW Navigation 2005 – ...
During Deck Officer MCA oral exams it is almost guaranteed that the examiner will present the student with questions regarding the IALA buoyage system. These will either be standalone questions for example “Tell me everything you know about this buoy?” or form part of a rule of a rule of the […]