Juniorofficerseksamen study plan

Plot a full coastal passage on a paper chart for a 40 nm route, applying variation, deviation, current and leeway, and record set and drift for each leg

Convert between true, magnetic and compass bearings for at least 20 worked examples without reference notes

Calculate ETA, speed, distance and time for six multi-leg problems, including one with a tidal current component

Explain the IALA Region A buoyage system and identify at least 15 buoy and beacon types from written descriptions alone

Determine position by at least three independent methods (visual bearings, running fix, and one electronic aid) and compare the results

Describe the operation and limitations of GPS, AIS, radar and echo sounder as aids to navigation in a written summary

Calculate tidal height and time of high and low water using a standard tide table for four different ports and dates

Draw up a watch handover checklist covering position, traffic, course, machinery status and standing orders

Apply the COLREG steering and sailing rules to at least 12 written collision scenarios and state which rule governs each

List the lights, shapes and sound signals required for power-driven vessels, sailing vessels, fishing vessels and vessels not under command

Explain the responsibilities of the officer of the watch under STCW watchkeeping principles, including fitness for duty and rest hours

Describe the correct action when a risk of collision is detected, including bearing drift assessment and early and substantial action

Execute the written procedures for abandon ship, man overboard, fire and flooding in the correct sequence

Identify the contents and stowage of a lifeboat, liferaft and rescue boat and explain their launching and recovery procedures

Describe the use of distress alerts, EPIRB, SART and portable VHF, including the correct channels and phrases

Explain the muster list roles and the chain of command during an emergency drill

Calculate displacement, deadweight, lightship and cargo capacity from a given hydrostatic table

Compute initial stability using GM, KB, KG and BM, and explain how free surface effect reduces metacentric height

Work through four loading problems that require checking list, trim and allowable deck load

Describe the effect of a shift of weight on the centre of gravity and the resulting change in list

Explain the purpose and main requirements of SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC and the ISM Code in a short written summary

Describe the survey and certification regime, including the role of the flag state, port state control and classification societies

List the statutory certificates a vessel must carry and identify their validity and issuing authority

Explain the master's authority, obligations and the duty to render assistance under international law

Apply MARPOL Annex I to VI to at least 10 written pollution scenarios and state the permitted discharge criteria for each

Describe the garbage management plan, oil record book and sewage and ballast water requirements

Draft a 150-word incident report in maritime English describing an oil spill and the response taken

Use standard marine communication phrases for distress, urgency, safety and routine traffic in four written exchanges

Complete a full timed mock examination under exam conditions and record the score per domain

Re-work every question missed in the mock until the underlying rule or calculation is understood

Recite the COLREG rule numbers and their subject areas from memory

Review the weakest two domains using a targeted question set of at least 40 items