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ReadingSTCW Maritime Exam Guide
20
minutes
20
questions
3
task type
Reading is scored within the overall percentage; comprehension of safety and regulatory documents is essential. Pass β 70%.
Tested Skills
Nautical DocumentationSafety ProceduresPort ProceduresScanningTechnical vocabulary
Question Types
1Nautical Documents & Publications
2Safety Procedures & Manuals
3Port & Customs Documentation
Task Types
STCW Maritime Reading
1
Nautical Documents & Publications
8 questionsReading chart notes, notices to mariners and navigation publications.
Strategies:
- β’Learn nautical abbreviations and symbols.
- β’Scan notices for the key updates first.
2
Safety Procedures & Manuals
7 questionsUnderstanding ISM/SOLAS safety procedures and equipment manuals.
Strategies:
- β’Map the structure of safety procedures.
- β’Read safety-critical sections in full.
3
Port & Customs Documentation
5 questionsInterpreting port, cargo and customs paperwork.
Strategies:
- β’Identify the key fields quickly.
- β’Learn standard cargo and customs terms.
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Golden Tips
- βBuild technical maritime vocabulary.
- βLearn nautical abbreviations.
- βPractice with real notices and manuals.
- βScan documents for key information.
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Common Mistakes
- βMisreading abbreviations.
- βMissing safety-critical notes.
- βWeak technical vocabulary.
- βIgnoring document structure.
Preparation Resources
Recommended resources for Reading section
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Practice
Notices to Mariners Samples
Authentic navigation update documents.
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Guide
Maritime Abbreviations Guide
Common chart and document abbreviations.
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Video
ISM/SOLAS Excerpts
Safety procedure reading material.
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