As you prepare for your orals, it’s crucial to stay informed about what is going on in the industry, whether it is the release of a new MSN, or an MAIB report. Examiners often refer to new regulations and real-life case studies to test your understanding of key regulations and best practices. The MAIB haveContinue reading “How current events can impact your UK MCA orals”
Author Archives: Sarah Lovell
Why Rest and Hobbies Are Crucial when Studying for your Officer of the Watch
Studying as an adult can be demanding. Whether you’re preparing for a professional qualification like the Officer of the Watch license or pursuing another form of continued education, the pressure to succeed often leads to long hours of intense study. While you need to dedicate time to your studies, neglecting rest and leisure time canContinue reading “Why Rest and Hobbies Are Crucial when Studying for your Officer of the Watch”
How to Pass Your OOW Exams with Confidence
Earning your Officer of the Watch (OOW) license is a huge milestone in your maritime career. It’s the key to progressing as a deck officer, opening doors to new responsibilities and better opportunities at sea – but getting there isn’t always easy. Many aspiring deck officers feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information theyContinue reading “How to Pass Your OOW Exams with Confidence”
💡Stop wasting time on ineffective study methods.
Did you know that simply re-reading notes is one of the least effective ways to study? Instead, try:📌 Active recall (self-testing)📌 Spaced repetition (reviewing topics over time)📌 Explaining concepts in your own words At SafeSeas Training, we have built these techniques into our materials to help you retain information faster and longer. Ready to studyContinue reading “💡Stop wasting time on ineffective study methods.”
Maximising Your Cadetship: How SafeSeas Training Supports You Every Step of the Way
From day one of your cadetship to the final moments before your orals, SafeSeas Training is designed to support you at every step of the process – from your initial phase one exams, through to SQAs and orals. Our virtual learning platform is built to help you study the way you want, with written theory,Continue reading “Maximising Your Cadetship: How SafeSeas Training Supports You Every Step of the Way”
Part A mock assessment now launched
Are you studying for part A of your UK MCA orals? Do you want to take a mock exam that will be like the real thing? SafeSeas Training is pleased to announce that after feedback from our users of the assessment generator, we now have a new part A mock assessment. You can access theContinue reading “Part A mock assessment now launched”
New resources added to the SafeSeas Training Platform
I have been working hard again, after feedback from users. I have added the following components to the SafeSeas Training platform: – A mini quiz for law – Mini quizzes for oil, chemical and gas tankers – An IALA buoyage downloadable resource – An overview on the 2024 – 2026 updates to International laws, includingContinue reading “New resources added to the SafeSeas Training Platform”
New questions added to the SafeSeas Training OOW orals assessment generator
Happy New Year! I have been a busy bee, but enjoyed it. I’ve added a further real UK MCA 80 questions to the SafeSeas Training Officer of the Watch Orals Generator. These include questions in the following categories: 🚢 COLREGS (including everyone’s favourites radar plots!) 🌅Navigation 🛟 Safety 👨⚖️Law ❄️Meterology 🏗️ Stability Each question hasContinue reading “New questions added to the SafeSeas Training OOW orals assessment generator”
Getting Into the Examiner’s Mindset: Your Key to Exam Success 🔑
Preparing for exams, whether it’s for your first set of SQA exams or your Master’s orals. It isn’t just about mastering the content—it’s about understanding the examiner’s mindset and exactly what they are looking for. I quickly explain how you can align your exam preparation, to ensure that you show the examiner exactly what theyContinue reading “Getting Into the Examiner’s Mindset: Your Key to Exam Success 🔑”
I’m in my last few months of sea time, how should I prepare for my UK MCA orals?
I often get asked this question so thought I would do a quick post to reach as many people as possible. During your last few months of sea time, start using your Bridge and Cargo time as though you are an already qualified Officer of the Watch. Half the battle is convincing the examiner thatContinue reading “I’m in my last few months of sea time, how should I prepare for my UK MCA orals?”
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