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Book SynopsisA no-nonsense study guide helping seafarers to pass their MCA or Flag State oral exams for Deck Officer qualifications. This handy revision guide is the one book that Deck Officer Cadets, Master and Deck Officers will want by their side when studying for the much-feared oral exams. Expert marine training director Simon Jinks strips back the masses of information to the core essential points that are easy to absorb and quick to remember when it comes to the oral assessment.The MCA Deck Officer (Officer of the Watch, Chief Mate and Master) syllabi cover a vast amount of information that candidates are required to understand and use in their oral exam, which for many presents a major stumbling block to qualification. While it inevitably takes a long time for candidates to build up this wealth of knowledge, this study aid is the perfect refresher, listing the key points and including helpful sample questions and worked examples on tidal working, radar plotting and more.Written in si
Trade ReviewA must-have resource for students submitting to MCA oral exams. * Roger Seymour, Senior RYA Examiner, Hamble School of Yachting *
Table of ContentsBusiness and Law M Notices, Conventions Seaworthiness Stability, safe access, safe movement, Life Saving Appliances Pollution Prevention Marpol, annexes Responses to emergencies Musters, Man Over Board, Fire, Flooding Manoeuvering the vessel Interaction, transverse thrust Distress signals IRPCS Section I, II, III. Lights, Shapes Safe Navigational Watch STCW Ch VIII, Bridge watchkeeping Meteorology Fronts, Measurement, Stevenson screens Passage planning Appraise, Plan, Execute, Monitor
