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Exam Code: ONC02
Endorsement: Second Mate Third Mate
Modules: Q100 - Q113

 
 

Examination Modules and Topics: Click on Module Title for Sample Exam
Grey Boxes Represent Major Topic Headings In Accordance With 46 CFR Subchapter B

 
Q100-Rules of the Road: International and Inland Q111-Deck General Q112-Deck Safety Q113-Navigation General: Near Coastal
Watchkeeping Vessel Maneuvering and Handling Stability, Construction, and Damage Control Navigation and Position Determination
COLREGS Anchoring and Mooring Principles of Vessel Construction Piloting
Inland Navigational Rules Dragging of, Clearing Fouled Anchors Trim and Stability Distance Off
  Heavy Weather Operations Stability, Trim, and Stress Calculation Bearing Problems
  General: Turn Circle, Pivot Point, Advance and Transfer Vessel Structural Members Fix or Running Fix
  Wake Reduction Damage Control Chart Navigation
  Ice Operations/Ice Navigation Vessel Power Plants: Dead Reckoning
  Cargo Handling and Stowage Marine Engineering Terms Speed by RPM
  Cargo Stowage and Security, including Cargo Gear Fire Prevention and Firefighting Appliances Electronic Navigation
  Loading and Discharging Operations Organization of Fire Drills Instruments & Accessories
  Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo Regulations Classes and Chemistry of Fire Aids to Navigation
  Tank Vessel and Fuel Oil Operations Firefighting Systems Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners
  Maritime Law Firefighting Equipment & Regulations Watchkeeping
  International Maritime Law Basic Firefighting and Prevention Basic Principles, Watchkeeping
  National Maritime Law Emergency Procedures Navigation Safety Regulations (33 CFR 164)
  Credentialing of Seaman Temporary Repairs Compass - Magnetic & Gyro
  Shipboard Management and Training: Passenger/Crew Safety in Emergencies Principles, Operation, and Maintenance of Gyro Compass
  Vessel Alteration/Repair/Hot Work Fire or Explosion Principles of Magnetic Compass
  Safety Abandon Ship Procedures Gyro Compass Error/Correction
  Ship's Business Emergency Steering Magnetic Compass Error/Correction
  ISM and Safety Management Systems Rescuing Survivors from Ship/Aircraft in Distress Determination of Compass Error
  Certificates and Documents Required Man Overboard Procedures Azimuth (Any Body)
  Communications Emergency Towing Amplitude (Any Body)
  Signals Storm/Wreck/Distress/Special Medical Care Terrestrial Observation
  International Code of Signals Medical Section, International Code of Signals Meteorology and Oceanography
  IMO Standard Maritime Communication Phrases Signals: Storm/Wreck/Distress/Special Characteristics of Weather Systems
    International Code of Signals Ocean Current Systems
    IMO Standard Maritime Communication Phrases Weather Charts and Reports
    Lifesaving Tides and Tidal Currents
    Survival at Sea  
    Lifesaving Appliance Regulations  
    Lifesaving Appliance Operation  

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