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A no-nonsense study guide helping seafarers to pass their MCA or Flag State oral exams for Deck Officer qualifications.b brbrThis 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 rber when it comes to the oral assessment.brbrThe 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.brbrWritten 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 ergencies and distress signals. Clearly presented, it is packed with straightforward diagrams and flow charts, making it ideal for revising.brbrThis is an invaluable reference for ialli 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.

Reeds Marine Deck: Crammer for Deck Officer Oral Exams

  • Simon Jinks

    A no-nonsense study aid and revision crammer helping seafarers to pass their MCA or Flag State oral exams for Deck Officer qualifications. An invaluable reference for students going for their maritime studies cadetships, maritime degrees, naval training and higher yacht and workboat qualifications.
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    Imprint: Reeds brPublication date: 02022023 brFormat: 234 x 156 mm | 208 pages
  • About the Author

    Simon Jinksb is a Director of SeaRegs Training Ltd, a maritime training provider offering both classroom and practical courses mainly aimed at the under 3,000gt market. His specialisation is in the MCA commercial codes of practice, MCA, RYA and SQA training and accreditation. Simon previously managed the RYA's Yachtmaster programme for sail and motor vessels and the RYA navigation and safety courses. He has skippered and taught afloat and ashore in most parts of the world commercially in workboats, yachts and fast patrol craft.

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