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?”
Category Archives: UK Maritime and Coastguard Orals
How to sail through your Nautical Science and UK MCA exams: The Ultimate Study Guide
Exams can be daunting, especially when they are professional exams. But never fear, SafeSeas Training will guide you through the steps to ensure that you pass your exams with ease. With the right strategies, you can optimise your study time and increase your chances of success. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you gain yourContinue reading “How to sail through your Nautical Science and UK MCA exams: The Ultimate Study Guide”
What types of question could be in the MCA orals?
The UK MCA orals are split into two parts, part A which is a computer based assessment and part B which is a one-to-one assessment with a UK MCA assessor. The questions in part B of the assessment can be from any part of the UK MCA syllabus which can be found in MIN 653Continue reading “What types of question could be in the MCA orals?”
What documents do you need to submit for your Notice of Eligibility and Certificate of Competency?
To apply for your Notice of Eligibility, if it is your first application for a Certificate of Competency, you need to submit the following original documents by post to the MCA: ⁃ Personal Survival Techniques ⁃ Fire prevention and fire fighting ⁃ Elementary first aid ⁃ Personal safety and social responsibility ⁃ Proficiency in survivalContinue reading “What documents do you need to submit for your Notice of Eligibility and Certificate of Competency?”
What is STCW and how does it relate to your UK Maritime and Coastguard Certificate of Competency?
STCW stands for the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, which is an International Maritime Organization (IMO) convention. The STCW convention sets out the minimum qualification standards required of all Masters, Officers and watch ratings on seagoing merchant ships. There are three different levels of competency: ⁃ Management ⁃ OperationalContinue reading “What is STCW and how does it relate to your UK Maritime and Coastguard Certificate of Competency?”
New Facebook group launched!
We have launched our new Facebook group, the UK Deck Cadet Support page. The purpose of this group is to support UK Cadets embarking on their UK Deck Cadetship journey to support each other. It doesn’t matter if you’re thinking of joining the Merchant Navy and have questions on how to get a Cadetship, aboutContinue reading “New Facebook group launched!”
Top tips for your UK MCA orals
I often get messages in my inbox, asking what the best approach is to pass the UK MCA orals assessment. So I thought I would put my ideas down and hopefully others reading this post may have more to add. These are my tips, having gone through the assessment process myself, but also helped othersContinue reading “Top tips for your UK MCA orals”
SafeSeas Training 