Master the Ordinary Examination with clear, practical guidance
This practical guide helps aspiring masters and mates navigate the local marine board process. It covers the exam structure, required qualifications, and the steps you need to take to be prepared on test day. It emphasizes the responsibilities of officers and the certificates you may earn, with emphasis on the rules and procedures that govern examinations.
The book presents key topics you’ll study, including arithmetic, navigation, time and sun observations, and the use of nautical instruments. It explains how examinations are scheduled, what documents you must bring, and how testimonials are verified. It also outlines the conditions under which service counts toward qualification and the differences between certificates for foreign-going ships and home-trade passenger ships.
- What you will study across subjects like arithmetic, trigonometry, and navigation.
- How examination days are set, how to register, and what to bring.
- How certificates of competency are granted and how service is counted.
- Practical rules and procedures that govern real-world maritime exams.
Ideal for readers preparing for Masters and Mates certificates under the Merchant Shipping Act, this edition clarifies expectations and helps you plan your path to certification.