A no-nonsense study guide helping seafarers to pass their MCA or Flag
State oral exams for Deck Officer qualifications.
This handy revision guide is the one book that Deck Officer Cadets,
Master and Deck Officers will want by their side when studying for the
much-feared oral exams. Expert marine training director Simon Jinks
strips back the masses of information to the core essential points that
are easy to absorb and quick to remember when it comes to the oral
assessment.
The MCA Deck Officer (Officer of the Watch, Chief Mate and Master)
syllabi cover a vast amount of information that candidates are required
to understand and use in their oral exam, which for many presents a
major stumbling block to qualification. While it inevitably takes a long
time for candidates to build up this wealth of knowledge, this study aid
is the perfect refresher, listing the key points and including helpful
sample questions and worked examples on tidal working, radar plotting
and more.
Written in simple terms, this trusted crammer covers all the principal
areas of the MCA's exam syllabus, including sections on business and law
conventions, pollution prevention, responses to emergencies and distress
signals. Clearly presented, it is packed with straightforward diagrams
and flow charts, making it ideal for revising.
This is an invaluable reference for all international STCW Deck
Officer candidates, and covers both MCA and Flag State oral exams. It is
also suitable for Near Coastal and Boatmaster apprentices, Workboat crew
apprentices, Yachtmaster Offshores, Yachtmaster instructors, and
fishermen going for their fishing licences on larger vessels, and for
shore workers such as vessel superintendents, maritime managers and
trainers. There is specific information for all vessels, with sections
on smaller, code and domestic vessels.
