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icedcappucino replied to the topic COC 5 (Engine) Oral Questions in the forum COC (Engine) past oral questions 1 year, 9 months ago
Updated with 2023 questions
Unknown examiner (Motor)
1. Bilge system – went through line tracing, emergency bilge (mentioning highest capacity pump), what to do when there’s flooding
2. Boiler – gauge glass blowdown, what to do when boiler is over-pressurised
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icedcappucino replied to the topic Introduction to A/C and Ref. in the forum Air/Con & Refrigeration 1 year, 9 months ago
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icedcappucino started the topic A/C Compressor overhaul in the forum Air/Con & Refrigeration 1 year, 9 months ago
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icedcappucino replied to the topic What to do after cadetship in the forum After cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago
5. How to unwind, spend some down time
Sailing is one of the very rare jobs where there’s always a stretch of leave to *not work* between contracts, and might be worth taking advantage of that.
Highly recommended activities!
Low budget:
– Being a homebody
– Exercising (useful for job)
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icedcappucino replied to the topic Shore Transition for CoC 1 holders in the forum Shore Transitions 1 year, 10 months ago
FAQ
1) What are some high paying shore jobs if we want to transit to shore after attaining CoC 1?
2) What are the requirements for said jobs?
3) What are the salaries like for said jobs?
SkillsFuture Sea Transport Career Map
First off, the answers may vary depending on the individual’s rank and experience, and holding a CoC 1 does not equate…[Read more]
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icedcappucino started the topic Shore Transition for CoC 1 holders in the forum Shore Transitions 1 year, 10 months ago
Career Mapping.
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icedcappucino replied to the topic What to do before cadetship in the forum Before cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago
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icedcappucino started the topic What to do before cadetship in the forum Before cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago
The obvious and not-so-obvious
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icedcappucino replied to the topic What to do after cadetship in the forum After cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago
4. Applying for your first Certificate of Competency (CoC) 3 for deck, CoC 5 for Engine
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icedcappucino replied to the topic What to do after cadetship in the forum After cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago
3. Short courses
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icedcappucino replied to the topic What to do after cadetship in the forum After cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago
2. Finances
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icedcappucino replied to the topic What to do after cadetship in the forum After cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago
1. Expectations
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icedcappucino started the topic What to do after cadetship in the forum After cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago
If you’re reading this, it’s likely you’ve finished your very first vessel so congratulations!
Pro tip: As STCW Safety short courses are very popular and limited slots get reserved early, you might have to wait quite a while for the next run. Please read up on Short Courses requirements and register for your slot as soon as possible…[Read more]
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icedcappucino replied to the topic U.S. Visa Application in the forum Before cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago
5. Appointment at the U.S. Embassy
– A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the United States.
– Interview appointment letter
– DS-160 confirmation page
– Hard copy of U.S. Visa-size photo. They need this to use in the visa.
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Admin replied to the topic U.S. Visa Application in the forum Before cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago
In order to schedule a nonimmigrant visa appointment, you must have the following information and documents available:
A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide…[Read more]
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Admin replied to the topic U.S. Visa Application in the forum Before cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago
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Admin replied to the topic U.S. Visa Application in the forum Before cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago
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In order to schedule a nonimmigrant visa appointment, you must have the following information and documents available:
A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide…[Read more]
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Admin replied to the topic U.S. Visa Application in the forum Before cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago
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Admin started the topic U.S. Visa Application in the forum Before cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago
Guide for ship crew C1/D visa application!
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Admin replied to the topic Cadetship FAQ in the forum Before cadetship 1 year, 10 months ago
Q5: How to earn and save lots of money fast in this industry?
A) The SAILMAP money https://www.mpa.gov.sg/media-centre/details/sail-milestone-achievement-programme-(sailmap) would help quite a bit to save up, as courses and studies aren’t cheap! Alternatively scholarship.
B) Work often and steadily. For companies that doesn’t have a fixed rotation…[Read more] - Load More
