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”
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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 🚢”
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”
How current events can impact your UK MCA orals
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”
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”
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”
What free resources are available on the SafeSeas Training Online Deck Cadet virtual training platform?
I have a number of free resources – with more on the way! But I wanted to do a round- up of what is available, as a quick and easy guide to see what is available on the site, for free. I’ve added a hyperlink for ease of use to help you skip straight toContinue reading “What free resources are available on the SafeSeas Training Online Deck Cadet virtual training platform?”
Frequently Asked Questions about SafeSeas Training
Who are SafeSeas Training? SafeSeas Training was established in 2018, delivering training to all levels of the deck department from cadets, through to Masters. SafeSeas Training is run by Sarah Lovell, an experienced maritime trainer. Who is behind SafeSeas Training? Sarah Lovell established SafeSeas Training in 2018. Sarah has a passion for quality teaching andContinue reading “Frequently Asked Questions about SafeSeas Training”
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!”
