Sea of Competency

Get expert, 1-to-1 tuition from experienced seafarers. We provide flexible, targeted prep for Deck, Engine, and ETO candidates. Gain the confidence and knowledge to pass the first time.

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Testimonials

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  • "I worked with Ben from SoC during the run up to my EK written and class two oral exam. I highly recommend SoC to anyone looking to sit there exams. Ben is able to break down technical concepts and has a firm understanding of the MCA’s requirements.I look forward to working with SoC for my Chief Oral exam"

    — Lewis Crossley, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

  • “Fully recommend using Sea of Competency, it helped me get a good insight to the questions that like to be asked by the examiners and to make sure you’re hitting the key areas. Also having a marine professional talk to helps hone delivery of your answers. Wouldn’t have been able to pass my 2nd Engineers unlimited without it.”

    — Rhys Colling, Stena Line

  • “Would highly recommend anyone looking for oral prep, The class timings are flexible and tailored to you, all at reasonable rates. A must for future students looking to pass their MCA orals. Lecturers are professional and knowledgeable with timely guidance and responses to all your questions”

    — Mukund Baraiya, Carnival UK

  • "I used Ben for some one to one tuition when preparing for my 2nd engineers unlimited oral exam and I couldn’t recommend him enough. Really nice guy and easy to get along with as well as being very knowledgable across a variety of vessels. The sessions were either 1 or 2 hours and tailored to me and the things I was struggling with - Ben was very flexible with his time and was always available on WhatsApp outside of the sessions we did. I’ll definitely be using him again when I come to do my chiefs"

    — Phillip Binks, Stena Line

  • "Ben gave some me some tutoring to assist with passing my chief engineer oral exam. Top work from a top guy, thank you. Anyone looking to do the same shouldn’t have any doubts."

    - Peter Weddell, CE Super Yacht

  • "I enlisted Ben’s services when preparing for my 2nd Engineers oral exam. Ben is consummate professional with extensive knowledge in multiple areas of maritime engineering and legislation. Any organisation would greatly benefit from Ben’s expertise."

    - Callum Morris, Helix Energy Solutions Group

  • "Would highly recommend Ben for any oral preparation sessions, helped me massively and managed to get a lot fitted in at short notice."

    - Rhys Sim, Stena Line

  • "Ben helped me pass my 2nd’s oral first time. Was very helpful and knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone who’s looking for some extra help."

    - Dean Stevenson, Acta Marine

  • Oral Exam Prep

    Conduct your exam with confidence. Our tutors provide 1-to-1 mock exams and targeted coaching on the specific areas you need, from stability and navigation to engineering principles.

    Expert guidance for all Deck, Engine, & ETO orals

    Flexible scheduling to fit your rotation

    We identify your weak spots and turn them into strengths

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  • MCA Written Exam Preparation

    Don't just study—understand. We help you master the material and learn how to give examiners the answers they're looking for.

    We provide past papers with actual examiner feedback. Together, we will analyse the questions, apply that feedback, and use SeaOC's course notes so you can confidently answer anything that comes up in the exam.

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