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Exam Guides

Regulations Effective as of March 24, 2014

Deck Officer

Additional

River Endorsements

MODU Endorsements

Deck Rating

Lifeboatman

Able Seaman

Tankerman

Engine Officer

Engine Rating

Exam code: UFV02
Endorsement: Mate - UFIV
Modules: Q100 - Q190

 
 

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 Q188-Deck General Q189-Deck Safety Q190-Navigation General: Near Coastal
Watchkeeping Seamanship Cargo Handling and Stowage Stability, Construction, and Damage Control Passenger/Crew Safety in Emergencies Navigation and Position Determination Compass - Magnetic & Gyro
COLREGS Marlinspike Seamanship Cargo Stowage and Security, including Cargo Gear Trim and Stability Fire or Explosion Piloting Principles, Operation, and Maintenance of Gyro Compass
Inland Navigational Rules Purchases, Blocks, & Tackle Loading and Discharging Operations Damage Control Abandon Ship Procedures Distance Off Principles of Magnetic Compass
  Watchkeeping Tank Vessel and Fuel Oil Operations Vessel Power Plants Emergency Steering Bearing Problems Gyro Compass Error/Correction
  Basic Principles, Watchkeeping Maritime Law Marine Engineering Terms Rescuing Survivors from Ship/Aircraft in Distress Fix or Running Fix Magnetic Compass Error/Correction
  Navigation Safety Regulations (33 CFR 164)6 International Maritime Law Fire Prevention and Firefighting Appliances Man Overboard Procedures Chart Navigation Determination of Compass Error
  Vessel Maneuvering and Handling National Maritime Law Organization of Fire Drills Emergency Towing Dead Reckoning Terrestrial Observation
  Anchoring and Mooring Shipboard Management and Training Classes and Chemistry of Fire Communications Speed by RPM Meteorology and Oceanography
  Dragging of, Clearing Fouled Anchors Vessel Alteration/Repair/Hot Work Firefighting Systems Radiotelephone Communications Electronic Navigation Characteristics of Weather Systems
  Heavy Weather Operations Safety Firefighting Equipment & Regulations

Signals: Storm/Wreck/

Distress/Special

 Instruments & Accessories Ocean Current Systems
  General: Turn Circle, Pivot Point, Advance and Transfer Ship's Business Basic Firefighting and Prevention Lifesaving Aids to Navigation Weather Charts and Reports
  Wake Reduction Certificates and Documents Required Emergency Procedures Survival at Sea Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners Tides and Tidal Currents
  Ice Operations/Ice Navigation   Temporary Repairs Lifesaving Appliance Operation    
6 For officer endorsements of 1,600 GRT or more.