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192 exams are grouped into 41 exam families with national, vendor, credential, and state variants kept together where applicable.
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Exam Families
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USCG Captain Licenses
USCG Captain license exam prep with trade and licensing guides, practice questions, flashcards, and coverage for navigation rules, chart reading, vessel safety, stability, fire and emergency procedures, and STCW requirements.
STCW Maritime Training Certifications
STCW maritime training certification prep with practice questions and coverage for advanced fire fighting, survival craft and rescue boats, medical care, maritime security, tanker cargo operations, passenger ship safety and crisis management, and ECDIS navigation.
Danish Maritime Certificates of Competency (Søfartsstyrelsen)
Preparation for Danish maritime certificates of competency (sønæringsbeviser) administered under Søfartsstyrelsen and the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, covering commercial deck officer qualifications (Skibsførereksamen, Seniorofficerseksamen, Sætteskippereksamen, Kystskippereksamen), dual ship officer qualifications (Juniorofficerseksamen som skibsofficer), marine engineering (Maskinmestereksamen), and fishing vessel command (Fiskeskippereksamen af 1. grad), including coastal and ocean navigation, COLREGs, ship stability, marine power plants, electrical systems, maritime safety, and Danish maritime law.
Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) STCW Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) exam prep, covering elementary first aid, fire fighting, personal survival techniques, and personal safety/social responsibilities.
Bangladesh DoS Seafarer Certificates of Competency
Bangladesh Department of Shipping (DoS) Certificate of Competency exam prep for deck and marine engineer officers under STCW, with practice questions covering navigation, ship stability, cargo work, maritime law, marine engineering knowledge, and watchkeeping.
SAMSA Skipper Certificates
South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) skipper certification exam prep, covering Commercial Skipper CoC, Category A, B, C, E, and R license written examinations, including coastal and inland navigation rules, surf launching, weather forecasting, COLREGS, and boat safety equipment.
UK MCA Management Level (III/2) Engineer Academic Examinations
UK MCA Management Level (STCW III/2) engineer academic exam prep for the six theoretical papers sat for both Second Engineer and Chief Engineer Certificates of Competency — Applied Mechanics (040-31), Applied Heat (040-32), Electrotechnology (040-33), Naval Architecture (040-34), Mathematics (040-35) and Engineering, Systems and Ship's Drawing (040-36) — with practice questions covering engineering science, calculations, electrical systems and drawing interpretation.
UK MCA Small Vessel Engineer Competency
UK MCA Small Vessel Engineer competency exam prep for Marine Diesel Engineering, Auxiliary Equipment, Operational Procedures, Applied Marine Engineering and Chief Engineer Statutory and Operational Requirements, with practice questions covering diesel plant, auxiliaries, hotel services, and statutory compliance.
Ghana Maritime Authority Certificates of Competency
Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) certificate of competency exam prep for merchant navy officers, covering the STCW-aligned Master Mariner, Chief Mate, Officer of the Watch (deck), and Engineer Officer of the Watch written examinations.
Hong Kong Marine Department Local CoC and PVOC
Hong Kong Marine Department Local Certificate of Competency and Pleasure Vessel Operator exam prep, with practice questions covering collision regulations, local knowledge, marine engineering, navigation, and safety equipment.
Italian Boating Licence Examinations (Patente Nautica — MIT / Guardia Costiera)
Independent study resources for Italian recreational boating licence examinations (Patente Nautica) administered by the Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti, Motorizzazione Civile, and Guardia Costiera / Capitanerie di Porto under the Codice della Nautica da Diporto, covering hull theory, marine engines, COLREG steering and sailing rules, navigational safety, coastal and offshore chartwork, sailing aerodynamics, radar kinematics, and pleasure craft regulations.
Norwegian Maritime Certificates of Competency (Sjøfartsdirektoratet)
Preparation for Norwegian maritime certificates of competency (kompetansesertifikater for sjøfolk) issued by Sjøfartsdirektoratet (Norwegian Maritime Authority) under STCW and FOR-2011-12-22-1523, covering deck officer qualifications (D1 Sjøkaptein, D4 Vakthavende dekksoffiser, D5 Kystskipper) and marine engineering (Maskinbefal), including coastal and ocean navigation, COLREGs, ship stability, marine power plants, electrical systems, maritime safety, and Norwegian maritime law.
UK MCA Master Yacht Written Examinations
UK MCA Master Yacht written exam prep for Celestial Navigation, Business and Law, Stability, and Seamanship and Meteorology, with practice questions covering sight reduction, yacht administration, hydrostatics, heavy-weather seamanship, and marine meteorology.
UK MCA/SQA Deck Officer Written Examinations
UK MCA/SQA deck officer written exam prep for OOW Unlimited papers 034-83 and 034-84 and Chief Mate/Master Unlimited papers 032-73 and 032-74, with practice questions covering navigation, passage planning, stability, structure, and shipboard operations.
Australian Marine Licence Knowledge Tests
Australian recreational marine and boat licence knowledge test prep (NSW general boat and PWC, Victoria marine licence), with practice questions covering COLREGs collision rules, navigation marks and lights, safety equipment and lifejackets, distance-off rules, alcohol limits, and state waterway regulations.
Chile Directemar Maritime & Nautical Licensing (Armada de Chile)
Study materials and practice questions for the Chilean maritime and recreational boating examinations administered by DIRECTEMAR (Armada de Chile) under the Reglamento General de Deportes Náuticos y Buceo Deportivo (D.S. (M) Nº 214/2015, TM-002) and the Reglamento sobre Formación, Titulación y Carrera Profesional de la Gente de Mar (D.S. (M) Nº 127/2019, TM-007), covering Capitán Deportivo Costero (coastal skipper to 60 nautical miles), Patrón Deportivo de Bahía (sheltered waters and bay skipper), and the Gente de Mar competency examinations for merchant and fishing ratings and naves menores crew — seamanship and manoeuvring, basic and coastal navigation, maritime regulations and COLREGs, marine engines, meteorology, safety and first aid, firefighting, and survival at sea.
Canada Marine STCW and Ship Safety Certifications
Canadian marine STCW and ship safety exam prep, with practice questions covering bridge watch rating, IMDG dangerous goods, and vessel operations.
Canada Pleasure Craft Operator Card
Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) boating safety exam prep, with practice questions covering collision regulations, aids to navigation, safety equipment, and operator responsibilities.
Croatia Maritime Certificates of Competency (Svjedodžbe o osposobljenosti pomoraca — MMPI)
Preparation for Croatian maritime certificates of competency (svjedodžbe o osposobljenosti pomoraca) examinations administered by the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure (MMPI) and Harbour Master's Offices (Lučke kapetanije) under the Croatian Maritime Code and STCW Convention, covering Master Mariner (Zapovjednik broda od 3000 BT ili većeg — STCW II/2) and Chief Engineer Officer (Upravitelj stroja na brodu sa strojem porivne snage od 3000 kW ili jačim — STCW III/2) across advanced navigation, ship stability, marine propulsion, auxiliary machinery, electrical automation, emergency response, and international maritime safety regulations.
DGRM Maritime Examinations (Portugal)
Independent exam preparation for Portuguese maritime deck qualifications under the DGRM (Direção-Geral de Recursos Naturais, Segurança e Serviços Marítimos) framework set by Decreto-Lei n.º 166/2019, Portaria n.º 235/2020, and Portaria n.º 468/2025/1, including the STCW II/2 master (Comandante) certificate-of-competency exam and the Mestre Costeiro category aptitude exam run by certified training entities, covering passage planning, coastal and celestial navigation, COLREGs/RIEAM, ship handling, stability and trim, cargo stowage, maritime safety, GMDSS, and Portuguese maritime legislation.
Dynamic Positioning Certifications
Dynamic positioning certification prep with practice questions and coverage for DP principles and system components, position reference systems, power generation and redundancy, thrusters and control modes, failure modes and FMEA, and DP trials and assurance.
Egypt Maritime Certificates of Competency
Egypt Maritime Certificate of Competency (COC) examination preparation for deck officers and marine engineers, set by the AASTMT Maritime Examination Center under Egyptian Authority for Maritime Safety (EAMS) supervision pursuant to Ministerial Decree No. 221 of 2013, covering safe navigation and electronic aids, seamanship and COLREGs, cargo handling and stowage, ship stability and damage control, diesel and turbine power plants, auxiliary machinery, marine electro-technology and automation, naval architecture, and maritime law and personnel management.
Greek Merchant Marine Promotional Examinations (ΚΕΣΕΝ)
Preparation for the Greek Merchant Marine promotional examinations administered by the Centre for Further Training of Merchant Marine Officers (ΚΕΣΕΝ / Κέντρο Επιμόρφωσης Στελεχών Εμπορικού Ναυτικού) under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy (Υ.ΝΑ.Ν.Π.) and Presidential Decree 141/2014, qualifying deck and engineer officers for Master, Chief Mate, Chief Engineer, and Second Engineer Certificates of Competency (Πλοίαρχος Α΄ & Β΄ τάξης, Μηχανικός Α΄ & Β΄ τάξης Ε.Ν.), covering celestial and coastal navigation, ship stability and trim, cargo handling, marine diesel engines, auxiliary machinery, high-voltage electrical installations, automation and control systems, COLREGs, SOLAS, and MARPOL compliance.
India WPC GMDSS Radio Operator Certificates
Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing India GMDSS GOC and ROC exam prep, with practice questions covering SOLAS radio requirements, distress procedures, Inmarsat/DSC, and radio regulations.
Italian Marine Radio Operator Certificates (MIMIT SRC & LRC)
Independent study resources for Italian marine radio operator certificate examinations (Short Range Certificate SRC and Long Range Certificate LRC) administered by the Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy (MIMIT) under D.M. 25 settembre 2018, n. 134 and the Codice delle comunicazioni elettroniche, covering VHF and MF/HF radiotelephony, Digital Selective Calling (DSC), GMDSS distress and safety protocols, Search and Rescue (SAR), Maritime Safety Information (MSI), EPIRB, SART, and maritime English.
Kazakhstan Maritime Seafarer Certification (Морская администрация портов)
Independent practice questions and study resources for Kazakhstan maritime seafarer certification examinations administered under the Maritime Administration of Ports (Морская администрация портов) and the Ministry of Transport pursuant to the Law on Merchant Shipping and Order No. 504 (Rules for Certification of Seafarers), covering Deck Officer Certification (судоводитель: navigation, COLREGs, ship stability, cargo work, watchkeeping, maritime law) and Engine Officer Certification (судомеханик: marine diesel engines, auxiliary machinery, boilers, electrical automation, watchkeeping, MARPOL, engine-room safety).
MARINA Philippines Deck Certificates of Competency
Philippine MARINA STCW deck Certificate of Competency theoretical exams for OIC-NW and Deck Management Level (Chief Mate/Master), with practice questions covering navigation, COLREGS, cargo operations, stability, and maritime legislation.
MARINA Philippines Engine Certificates of Competency
Philippine MARINA STCW engine Certificate of Competency theoretical exams for OIC-EW and Engine Management Level (Second/Chief Engineer), with practice questions covering marine engineering watchkeeping, electrical/control systems, maintenance, and shipboard safety.
Maritime Authority of Jamaica Certificates of Competency
Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) certificate of competency exam prep, covering the STCW Officer of the Watch (Deck) and Engineer Officer of the Watch written examinations for Jamaican and Caribbean seafarers.
New Zealand Recreational Maritime Certificates
New Zealand recreational maritime exam prep for Day Skipper and VHF marine radio operator certificates, with practice questions covering collision regulations, navigation, safety equipment, and radio procedures.
RYA Yachtmaster Theory Exams
RYA Yachtmaster theory exam prep with practice questions and coverage for chartwork and position fixing, tides and tidal streams, collision regulations, meteorology, passage planning and pilotage, celestial and ocean navigation, and safety and GMDSS.
UK MCA General Engineering Science
UK MCA General Engineering Science I and II exam prep for restricted management-level engineer Certificates of Competency, with practice questions covering applied mechanics, mathematics, applied heat, electrotechnology, and naval architecture fundamentals.
UK MCA OOW Yacht Written Examinations
UK MCA Officer of the Watch (Yachts) written exam prep for Navigation and Radar and General Ship Knowledge, with practice questions covering chartwork, radar, collision avoidance, stability, construction, and yacht watchkeeping.
UK MCA/SQA OOW 500 GT Near Coastal Examinations
UK MCA/SQA OOW 500 GT Near Coastal written exam prep for Chartwork and Practical Navigation and General Ship Knowledge, with practice questions covering near-coastal chartwork, tides, courses, construction, stability, and seamanship.
India DGS Deck and Rating Certifications
Directorate General of Shipping India GP Rating and related STCW deck training exam prep, with practice questions covering seamanship, safety, watchkeeping, and maritime basics for ratings.
PADI Scuba Diving
PADI Divemaster and Instructor theory exam prep, with practice questions covering diving physics, physiology, equipment functions, decompression theory, the recreational dive planner (RDP), and dive environment safety.
RYA Marine Radio Certification
RYA Short Range Certificate (SRC) marine radio exam prep with practice questions covering GMDSS rules, VHF radio operation, emergency procedures, DSC calling, and maritime safety communications.
RYA Shorebased Navigation Qualifications
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased theory exam prep with practice questions covering coastal navigation, chartwork, tides, pilotage, collision regulations (IRPCS), and marine meteorology.
SAMSA STCW Maritime Security
South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) STCW Ship Security Officer (SSO) certificate of proficiency exam prep.
Singapore MPA STCW Ship Security
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore STCW Ship Security Officer assessment prep, with practice questions covering ISPS Code, ship security plans, threat assessment, and security drills.
UK MCA Workboat Master Written Examinations
UK MCA Master Workboats under 500 GT written exam prep covering navigation, stability, workboat operations, safety, and command knowledge for workboats carrying no more than 12 passengers.
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Where can I find free Maritime & Boating practice questions?
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