Important update to Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) training The MCA has released MGN 718 (M+F): 2026 IMO Amendment to PSSR, confirming an important update to Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) training. The MCA now requires all seafarers who are required to hold a PSSR certificate to complete additional training covering the new competence. IfContinue reading “MCA Requires New PSSR Competence: What You Need to Know”
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New Study Tool now Available: Master (Code Vessels less than 200GT) & Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 500GT) Part A Practice Assessment Tool
SafeSeas Training launches new Part A Practice Assessment Tool to support candidates studying for their Master (Code vessels less than 200GT) and Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 500GT).
Studying for Your Officer of the Watch Unlimited Certificate? Here’s Where Most Candidates Need Help
Preparing for your Officer of the Watch Unlimited qualification can feel like one of the biggest challenges of your career. You’re not quite sure what you’re preparing for, but you’ve heard the horror stories! Especially those dreaded MCA oral exams…. The volume of information is substantial, the standards expected are high, and many candidates findContinue reading “Studying for Your Officer of the Watch Unlimited Certificate? Here’s Where Most Candidates Need Help”
What is in the Master Code Vessels less than 200GT and Officer of the Watch Yachts less than 500GT oral exam syllabus?
The MCA oral exam is broad and you are expected to give answers based on the rank you are being examined for (e.g. Master or Officer of the Watch) and the type of vessel you are on, such as a workboat, pilot boat or yacht. So what exactly are you expected to know for yourContinue reading “What is in the Master Code Vessels less than 200GT and Officer of the Watch Yachts less than 500GT oral exam syllabus?”
SafeSeas Training Launches New Master 200 & Officer of the Watch (Yachts 500) Oral Syllabus Platform
Preparing for an MCA oral examination can often feel overwhelming. Many candidates spend months trying to work out exactly what they need to know, how in depth they need to understand a subject, and whether they are focusing on the right areas of the syllabus. To help solve this problem, SafeSeas Training is proud toContinue reading “SafeSeas Training Launches New Master 200 & Officer of the Watch (Yachts 500) Oral Syllabus Platform”
What To Do After Submitting Your NOE: How to Prepare for the MCA OOW Oral Exam
If you are a Phase 5 deck cadet preparing to submit your Notice of Eligibility (NOE) for the UK MCA Officer of the Watch (OOW) oral exam, you may be wondering what the best next step is. Many cadets reach this stage having completed their sea phases and college training, but feel uncertain about howContinue reading “What To Do After Submitting Your NOE: How to Prepare for the MCA OOW Oral Exam”
Not sure whether to start with the Virtual Examiner or book a Mock Oral?
Both are designed to help you prepare for your MCA Oral exams — but they work in slightly different ways depending on where you are in your preparation (and your confidence!). Here’s how to choose what’s right for you 👇 💻 Virtual Examiner (£5.99 for 30 days or 50 mocks)Perfect if you’re:👂 Still building yourContinue reading “Not sure whether to start with the Virtual Examiner or book a Mock Oral?”
⚓ New Study Tools Just Launched on the SafeSeas Training Platform!
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to bring you even more ways to study, test yourself, and build confidence ahead of your MCA exams — and we’re excited to announce that several new features and quizzes are now live on the SafeSeas Training Virtual Learning Platform. Whether you’re revising for your Bridge Watchkeeping andContinue reading “⚓ New Study Tools Just Launched on the SafeSeas Training Platform!”
Why Most Cadets Fail Their MCA Oral Exam (and How to Make Sure You Don’t)
Avoid the most common reasons cadets fail their MCA orals — and learn how to prepare smarter so you can pass first time with SafeSeas Training.
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.
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