Reeds Marine Deck 2: Crammer for Deck Officer Oral Exams

A study guide for seafarers to pass their MCA or Flag State oral exams for Deck Officer qualifications, covering key points and sample questions. It is written in simple terms and is ideal for revising for all international STCW Deck Officer candidates, Near Coastal and Boatmaster apprentices, Workboat crew apprentices, Yachtmaster Offshores, Yachtmaster instructors, and fishermen going for their fishing licences on larger vessels.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

A comprehensive study guide designed to assist seafarers in successfully passing their MCA or Flag State oral exams for Deck Officer qualifications. This invaluable revision tool is a must-have for Deck Officer Cadets, Master, and Deck Officers preparing for the challenging oral assessments. Expert marine training director Simon Jinks distills the vast amount of information into essential core points that are easily graspable and memorizable for the oral examination. The MCA Deck Officer (Officer of the Watch, Chief Mate, and Master) syllabi encompass a wide range of topics that candidates must comprehend and apply during their oral exam. For many, this knowledge base can be a significant hurdle to qualification. However, this study aid serves as an excellent refresher, outlining key points and providing helpful sample questions and worked examples on tidal working, radar plotting, and more. Written in straightforward language, this trusted crammer covers all principal areas of the MCA exam syllabus, including sections on business and law conventions, pollution prevention, responses to emergencies and distress signals. Presented in a clear and concise manner, it is packed with straightforward diagrams and flow charts, making it an ideal tool for revision. This comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for international STCW Deck Officer candidates, encompassing 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 pursuing their fishing licenses on larger vessels, as well as shore workers such as vessel superintendents, maritime managers, and trainers. The guide provides specific information tailored to various vessels, including sections on small vessels.

Weight: 496g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472991089