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1,200+
Candidates Passed
94%
First-Time Pass Rate
4.9/5
Average Rating
8 wks
Average Study Time
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James Whitfield
OOW — Superyacht
Southampton, UK·March 2025
PASSED

I cannot recommend OOW Prep Pro highly enough. After failing my first attempt at the oral exam, I found this platform and it completely transformed my preparation. The COLREGS visual learning section is absolutely brilliant — I finally understood the rules in a way no textbook ever managed to explain. The AI examiner gave me the confidence to articulate my answers clearly under pressure. Passed first time on my second attempt.

COLREGS visual learningAI Examiner practiceQuestion packs
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Sarah Mitchell
OOW — Merchant Vessel
Glasgow, UK·January 2025
PASSED

The study materials are incredibly comprehensive. Having the fail-rate data for each topic was a game-changer — I knew exactly where to focus my revision. The stability section with worked examples helped me understand GM and free surface effect properly for the first time. The AI examiner is eerily realistic; my actual examiner asked almost identical questions to the ones I'd practised.

Stability sectionFail-rate analyticsComprehensive syllabus
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Tom Hargreaves
OOW — Offshore Vessel
Aberdeen, UK·April 2025
PASSED

Studied for 6 weeks using OOW Prep Pro and passed with flying colours. The question packs are excellent — 690+ questions covering every topic. I did all the COLREGS questions three times until I was consistently scoring above 90%. The platform is beautifully designed and actually makes studying enjoyable, which is something I never thought I'd say about exam prep.

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Emma Clarke
OOW — Cruise Ship
Southampton, UK·February 2025
PASSED

As someone who struggles with traditional studying, the visual approach of this platform was perfect for me. The interactive COLREGS diagrams made the crossing, overtaking, and head-on situations crystal clear. I also loved how the AI examiner gave instant feedback on my answers and showed me the ideal response. Passed my oral first time — couldn't have done it without this.

Visual learningInteractive diagramsInstant feedback
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Daniel Okafor
OOW — Container Ship
Tilbury, UK·March 2025
PASSED

I used three different prep courses before finding OOW Prep Pro, and this is by far the best. The depth of coverage is unmatched — every single topic on the MCA syllabus is covered in detail. The flashcards are particularly useful for memorising lights and shapes. The fact that it shows which rules have the highest exam fail rate means you can prioritise your study time effectively.

FlashcardsFail-rate dataComprehensive coverage
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Rachel Thompson
OOW — Research Vessel
Plymouth, UK·May 2025
PASSED

The meteorology section is excellent — tropical revolving storms, Buys Ballot's Law, weather routing — all explained clearly with practical exam scenarios. I particularly appreciated the exam tips embedded throughout the study materials. The platform feels like it was built by someone who has actually sat the MCA oral exam and knows exactly what examiners are looking for.

Meteorology sectionExam tipsPractical scenarios
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Michael Brennan
OOW — Tanker
Milford Haven, UK·January 2025
PASSED

Passed first time after 8 weeks of study. The cargo operations section was particularly helpful for my background in tankers. The AI examiner challenged me on IMDG code and dangerous goods procedures — areas I hadn't studied as thoroughly — which pushed me to cover the full syllabus rather than just my strong areas. Highly recommended for anyone serious about passing first time.

Cargo operationsFull syllabus coverageAI challenge questions
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Charlotte Davies
OOW — Ferry
Portsmouth, UK·April 2025
PASSED

The safety and emergency procedures section is incredibly detailed — LSA, fire fighting, MOB, SAR — all covered with the level of detail the MCA examiner expects. I used the AI examiner daily for the two weeks before my exam and it genuinely felt like the real thing. My examiner even commented that my answers were well-structured and thorough. Passed with no re-sits required.

Safety proceduresDaily AI practiceAnswer structure

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