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MCA ORAL EXAM
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Structured, flexible preparation for professional seafarers. Join live instruction, practise with purpose and arrive ready for your MCA oral.
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1 Live Mock with MCA Orals GPT
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Masters Orals
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OOW Orals
Yacht Masters
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Masters Orals Distance Learning
Chief Mate Yacht Unlimited
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UKLAP Grade 1 — Masters
UKLAP Grade 2 — Officers
Fishing Deck — Class 1
Masters Orals 500
Chief Engineering Orals
Class 2 Engineering Orals
EOOW Orals
MEOL Orals Prep
Yacht 4 Chief Engineer
Yacht 3 Chief Engineer
Yacht 2 Chief Engineer
Yacht 1 Chief Engineer
Fishing Engine — Class 1
Fishing Engine — Class 2
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Masters Orals
Master-level oral exam preparation · Live + flexible online
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Keep attending live preparation until you pass your MCA Orals.
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Examiner-style practice + GPT live mock
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Enter your exam prepared and confident
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Two professional pathways. One structured preparation system.
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EOOW, MEOL, Second Engineer, Chief Engineer, Yacht Engineer and Fishing routes.
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Monthly MCA Orals intakes · Deck & Engineering
November 2026 · Next2 Nov 2026
December 202625 Nov 2026Early start
January 20274 Jan 2027
February 20271 Feb 2027
March 20271 Mar 2027
April 20275 Apr 2027
May 20273 May 2027
June 20277 Jun 2027
July 20275 Jul 2027
August 20272 Aug 2027
September 20276 Sep 2027
October 20274 Oct 2027
November 20271 Nov 2027
December 202724 Nov 2027Early start
January 20283 Jan 2028
Batches start on the first Monday falling within the month. Two exceptions: the December 2026 batch starts Wednesday 25 November 2026 and the December 2027 batch starts Wednesday 24 November 2027.
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View MCA Orals Questions
Browse published MCA oral examination question banks.
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Ask Ex MCA Surveyor Any Question – Group Session (Deck)
Live group clinic where deck candidates question an ex MCA surveyor.
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Ask Ex MCA Surveyor Any Question – Private Session (Deck)
One-to-one deck session with an ex MCA surveyor on your weak areas.
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Ask Any MCA Engineering Orals Question – Group Session
Live group session for engineering candidates to ask exam questions.
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Ask Any MCA Engineering Orals Question – Private Session
One-to-one engineering orals coaching focused on your syllabus gaps.
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Built for working seafarers
Why World Yacht for MCA Orals
Capt V Gupta
Maritime instructors
Experienced guidance with a professional focus.
Class Till You Pass
Ongoing live preparation built around your goal.
Hop On / Hop Off
A flexible format for working seafarers.
Live mock practice
Build clarity and confidence under pressure.
MCA Orals GPT
One focused live mock within your preparation.
eSailor ecosystem
A wider maritime learning benefit and resource network.
Deck + Engineering
Preparation across both MCA pathways.
Prepare worldwide
Join flexible online learning from anywhere.
A clear course to exam day
How it works
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Filter by pathway, then open the exact preparation route for your ticket.
deck
Live + flexible online
Masters Orals
Master-level oral exam preparation
deck
Live + blended
Chief Mate Orals
Structured Chief Mate preparation
deck
Live + blended
OOW Orals
Officer of the Watch preparation
deck
Flexible online
Yacht Masters
Yacht pathway oral preparation
deck
Speak to the team
Other Deck Orals
Support for additional Deck routes
deck
Distance learning
Masters Orals Distance Learning
A flexible Masters preparation route
deck
Live + blended
Chief Mate Yacht Unlimited
Chief Mate Yachts Unlimited STCW II/2 preparation
deck
Live + blended
Master Yacht Unlimited
Master Yachts Unlimited STCW II/2 preparation
deck
Live + blended
UKLAP Grade 1 — Masters
UK legal and administrative processes for Masters
deck
Live + blended
UKLAP Grade 2 — Officers
UK legal and administrative processes for officers
deck
Live + blended
Fishing Deck — Class 1
Deck Officer (Fishing Vessel) Class 1 preparation
deck
Live + blended
Masters Orals 500
Preparation for the Master 500 route
deck
Live + blended
UKLAP Grade 2 — Officers
UK legal and administrative processes for officers
engineering
Live + blended
Chief Engineering Orals
Chief Engineer oral preparation
engineering
Live + blended
Class 2 Engineering Orals
Second Engineer-level preparation
engineering
Live + blended
EOOW Orals
Engineer Officer of the Watch preparation
engineering
Flexible online
MEOL Orals Prep
Focused MEOL oral preparation
engineering
Live + blended
Yacht 4 Chief Engineer
Yacht engineering pathway preparation
engineering
Live + blended
Yacht 3 Chief Engineer
Yacht engineering pathway preparation
engineering
Live + blended
Yacht 2 Chief Engineer
Yacht engineering pathway preparation
engineering
Live + blended
Yacht 1 Chief Engineer
Senior yacht engineering preparation
engineering
Live + blended
Fishing Engine — Class 1
Engineer Officer (Fishing Vessel) Class 1 preparation
engineering
Live + blended
Fishing Engine — Class 2
Engineer Officer (Fishing Vessel) Class 2 preparation
Preparation ecosystem
Practice beyond the classroom.
Focused tools support your live preparation—not replace it. Keep learning, test your recall and build a more confident response style.
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NAVXTEST — AI-Powered Part A OOW & Master 200 Test
An AI-proctored Part A practice and test system for OOW and Master 200 candidates.
Test your knowledge
Try the MCA preparation quizzes
Interactive quizzes by Glasgow Maritime Academy. Test yourself before you commit to a course.
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Test visual buoyage recognition and decision-making.
MARPOL Annex Quiz
Test your knowledge across the MARPOL Annexes.
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MCA Orals videos and exam insights
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MCA oral preparation FAQs
Choose the pathway and ticket that match the oral exam you are working toward. If you are unsure, contact the team before booking and we will help you identify the appropriate preparation route.
Yes. Flexible online learning and live preparation are designed to support candidates preparing from around the world. Contact us to confirm the arrangement for your rank and time zone.
It means you can keep attending live preparation until you pass your MCA oral exam. Terms apply; ask the team for the current conditions before booking.
The hop-on, hop-off format is designed for flexibility. Availability and the best joining point depend on your rank and exam timing, so speak with the team for the exact arrangement.
Yes. World Yacht supports MCA oral preparation across both Deck and Engineering pathways, from entry officer routes through senior certificates.
Your preparation includes one live mock session with MCA Orals GPT, designed to help you practise answering under oral-exam-style pressure. The team will confirm scheduling details.
Select your exam timing in the course finder and contact the team promptly. We will explain the most suitable available preparation route without making unrealistic guarantees.
Contact the team by phone, WhatsApp or enquiry form. We can clarify the right course and arrange the most useful next conversation.
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