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Your monthly update from Onboard Maritime.
- What's new at Onboard Maritime
- BLOG: How to psychologically prepare for your exams by Tom Feakins, Master Mariner
- Industry News
- Book a mock MCA Oral Exam today
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What's New at Onboard Maritime
Onboard for Business
"Onboard Maritime are delighted to launch ‘Onboard for Business’, working in partnership with the maritime industry. Having delivered this service highly effectively already, our clients are benefitting from cost savings, corporate specific white label training, engaging content and quality instructors.
Our aim is a simple one, to make quality academic learning accessible to the global maritime sector.
We work with ever improving digital technologies, create effective and engaging courses and provide excellent support to our increasing portfolio of clients. Gaining SQA approval means that our courses are aligned with the regulatory body standards. Alongside individual students, corporate organisations have engaged our digital education services to embed learning at sea. Our digital education programmes result in cost savings for organisations whilst increasing accessibility and opportunities."
- Angus Ferguson, Director, Onboard Maritime
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How to psychologically prepare for your exams
by Tom Feakins, Master Mariner
For the MCA OOW oral exam, I was filled with adrenalin and nerves – it’s natural. During a previous career I had worked as a bouncer, dealing with endless conflict, but somehow this was more nerve wracking!
I was undergoing imposter syndrome, convinced I did not know enough or deserve to be here. Every word coming out of my mouth was not justifying either my knowledge or those months of hard study….
Eight years later I sat my Master’s oral exam. Although anxious my mind was relaxed, but ready. When the examiner was changed at the last minute, I merely smiled, knowing this was something out of my control, and concentrated on passing the exam.
Between the two exams I had sailed worldwide on a wide variety of ships and gained confidence and competence in my role as an OOW, and then as Chief Officer. I was also lucky to have some solid role models and mentors. Just as important as those skills and support was psychological preparation, which ensured the ability to control my emotions and mentally prepare to be alert and ready. I relied on 3 principles to prepare myself...
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Industry News
January is normally the time we see the introduction of new regulations related to the maritime industry. This year we had the added factor of the UK leaving the EU.
Some points to note include:
- UK Conformity Mark for Marine Equipment
This will replace the EU Marine Equipment Directive wheel-mark which will be phased out over a period of time up to 1st January 2023. You can read about the new mark on MSN 1874 and MIN 590.
- ISM Code
The new Res. 428(98) encourages Administrations to ensure that cyber risks are appropriately addressed in safety management systems.
- Marpol – Annex IV
Annex IV has been amended introducing Special Area (the Baltic Sea) regulating the discharge of sewage from passenger ships.
Discharge is prohibited in this area except for ships that have an operative approved sewage treatment plant.
Question of the Month
(Answer in next newsletter)
What is the difference between the ‘Masters Discretion’ and the ‘Masters Overiding Authority’?
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Book a Mock MCA Oral Exam Today
Are you ready for your MCA Orals?
Book a mock exam and get a comprehensive knowledge check prior to your exam. All mock oral sessions are recorded to allow for a full feedback session and analysis afterwards.
Contact angus@onboardmaritime.com today with a note of your availability to book your appointment.
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