Study Advice based on th OP – Deck and Engineering Guide for the Administration of Merchant Marine Examination;
The following information is found in the Deck and Engineering Guide and can directly affects your preparation and examination results.
1.2.2 Materials Allowed in the Examination Room …Page 8
It is my recommendation that these materials be downloaded and become part of your examination preparation. Identify where these references and materials have significant impact on each examination module. They can represent critical information or tools to resolve specific examination questions. E.g. Identifying what questions could be resolved using a maneuvering board.
Consider how other references can be used and the limitations of each. E.g. use of Bowditch 2019 ed. Volume II will lack certain formula details and does not contain examples that were previously provided in the1981ed.
1.2.3 Challenges and Comments …Page 9
Be prepared to utilize the NMC Challenges and Comments sheets. Know the challenge process utilized whenfailing an examination module by a single question. The REC will allow the mariner to review the failed module. Do So.
After reviewing the examination, consider submitting possible challenges or comments on two of best questions of those you missed.
When challenging a question, you will need to focus on the inherent problem with the question that would prevents it from being answered correctly. Remember, your submission can only use those reference materials found in the exam room. Your statement will be submitted in writing and needs to contain all the details regarding the discrepancy with the question and the possible reasons for the challenge, including all calculations, and what is believed to be the correct answer. The challenges or comments must be made prior to leaving the examination room.
Challenges on the Navigation Rules module questions require an in-depth knowledge of the rules. There are no available exam room reference materials for this exam module to support your challenge.
1.3.1 Retest Policy … …Page 10
Focus on retest, reexamination or examination timeout policies.