MCA COC Flashcards

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MCA COC exam key facts

The MCA OOW Unlimited (II/1) Part A online exam has 15 questions, and each question contains four test points. Source
The MCA Certificate of Competency Part A online exam lasts a maximum of 40 minutes. Source
An MCA Certificate of Competency Notice of Eligibility (NOE) application costs £220, which includes the cost of a courier service. Source
After failing the MCA Part A exam, candidates must wait at least two weeks for a second attempt, six weeks for a third and three months for a fourth, and they need three months' sea service before a fifth attempt. Source
A UK MCA Certificate of Competency is valid for 5 years of seagoing service before it has to be revalidated. Source

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Decks by Topic

Marine Communications & GMDSS

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MCA Certificate of Competency Cargo Operations and Stowage Questions and Answers

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MCA Certificate of Competency Collision Avoidance Regulations Questions and Answers

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MCA Certificate of Competency Emergency Response Procedures Questions and Answers

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MCA Certificate of Competency Life-Saving and Fire-Fighting Questions and Answers

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MCA Certificate of Competency Marine Environmental Protection Questions and Answers

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MCA Certificate of Competency Maritime Legislation and Conventions Questions and Answers

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MCA Certificate of Competency Maritime Safety and Security Questions and Answers

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MCA Certificate of Competency Navigational Bridge Equipment Questions and Answers

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MCA Certificate of Competency Passage Planning and Execution Questions and Answers

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MCA Certificate of Competency Ship Construction and Seaworthiness Questions and Answers

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MCA Certificate of Competency Ship Stability and Trim Questions and Answers

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MCA Certificate of Competency Watchkeeping Principles and Procedures Questions and Answers

6 cards

Collision Regulations (COLREGs)

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Collision Regulations (COLREGs)

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COLREGs & Watchkeeping

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COLREGs & Watchkeeping

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COLREGs & Watchkeeping

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Emergency Procedures & Fire Fighting

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Emergency Procedures & Fire Fighting

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Emergency Procedures & Fire Fighting

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Marine Safety and Survival

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Marine Safety and Survival

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Maritime Law and Regulations

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Maritime Law and Regulations

Meteorology & Seamanship

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Meteorology & Seamanship

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Navigation and Chartwork

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Navigation and Chartwork

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Navigation & Chart Work

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Navigation & Chart Work

Stability & Cargo Safety

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Stability & Cargo Safety

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Stability & Cargo Safety

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