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What to Expect on the Day of Your MCA Oral Exam
Find out exactly what happens during your MCA oral exam — from the structure and timings to examiner questions and how to prepare on the day.
How to Build Confidence for Your MCA Oral Exam
Nervous about your MCA orals? Here’s how to build confidence, prepare your answers, and stay calm on exam day — with tips from SafeSeas Training.
Introducing the SafeSeas Training Virtual Examiner: Your New MCA Oral Exam Practice Tool
Meet the SafeSeas Training Virtual Examiner — the new way to practise your MCA orals. Hear real questions, record answers, and check against model responses.
How to Get the Most Out of the SafeSeas Training Virtual Learning Platform
Whether you’re studying NC Shipping and Maritime Operations, HNC Nautical Science, HND Nautical Science, an FdSc in Nautical Science, or for your Chief Mates SQA written exams one thing is certain: the amount of material to cover can feel overwhelming. From ship stability and celestial navigation to cargo operations and oral exam preparation, there’s aContinue reading “How to Get the Most Out of the SafeSeas Training Virtual Learning Platform”
Chief Mates SQA and HND Nautical Science Syllabus Launched
The wait is over—my brand-new resources for the SQA Chief Mate and HND syllabus are now live. If you’re tackling Navigation and Stability & Structures (or studying at HND level), you’ll now have access to: And the best part? You can get access today for just £16.99/month—with no minimum contract. That means you can dipContinue reading “Chief Mates SQA and HND Nautical Science Syllabus Launched”
Master Trim, Load Lines and Suspended Weight calculations with These New Study Tools 🚢
We have just added brand new resources to the SafeSeas Training Virtual Learning Platform, designed especially for cadets studying HNC Nautical Science and the SQA Stability and Operations exams. Here’s what’s now live: 🎥 New tutorial videos on calculating KG and GM (including step-by-step guidance on the GGh and moments about the keel methods) 📝Continue reading “Master Trim, Load Lines and Suspended Weight calculations with These New Study Tools 🚢”
Top Tips for Preparing for Your Deck Cadet Oral Exams
Discover practical tips to prepare for your OOW oral exams. Build confidence, practice effectively, and explore tailored 1-to-1 prep with SafeSeas Training.
How Personalised One-to-One Orals Tutoring Can Boost Your Confidence and Get You Exam-Ready
If you’re a cadet preparing for your Officer of the Watch (OOW) oral exam, you already know it’s not just about knowing the material — it’s about having the confidence to deliver your answers clearly under pressure. Many cadets say the same thing: “I know my stuff… but when I’m in front of the examiner,Continue reading “How Personalised One-to-One Orals Tutoring Can Boost Your Confidence and Get You Exam-Ready”
Best Tools for Passing Your MCA Deck Cadet Exams
Preparing for your MCA Officer of the Watch exams and feeling unsure where to begin? You’re not alone. I speak to UK deck cadets every week who are highly motivated to pass first time—but overwhelmed by the amount of maritime study resources out there. So let’s simplify it. Here’s a clear, step-by-step breakdown of SafeSeasContinue reading “Best Tools for Passing Your MCA Deck Cadet Exams”
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