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USCG Deck & Engine Exam Study Materials & MLS Captains License Exam Guides and FCC License Practice Test Books

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Mariners seeking USCG National Deck and Engine Certification are required to complete the USCG deck / engine examination, in addition to service at sea, hands-on training and successful demonstration of applicable skills. Deck officer endorsements that are required to be examined are outlined in Title 46 of the Code of Federal of Regulations (CFR) Chapter 1 Subchapter B Part 11. The national enginerring officer endorsements that are required to be examined are outlined in CFR § 11.505.

Mariners Learning System (MLS) provides  various study guides for the Captain's License (OUPV, 25/50/100 Ton & Upgrade from OUPV to Masters) & MROP, GROL, GMDSS licenses & Ship Radar endorsement. MLS is a pioneer in their online training programs which can be completed from anywhere on laptops, mobile or on a tablet. The training programs include - full-color digital study guides, training videos, in-depth audio lectures, personal course locker, and assistance from licensed USCG instructors.

USCG Exam Study Guides & Materials

USCG Deck Exam Study Materials - Muphy's Guides

Murphy's Deck Officers Study Guides Volumes 1-6

Preparation for the U.S. Coast Guard multiple choice Merchant Marine License examinations for

  • Master (Oceans and Near Coastal, Any Gross Tons),
  • Chief mate (Oceans and Near Coastal, Any Gross Tons),
  • Second Mate (Oceans and Near Coastal, Any Gross Tons),
  • Third Mate (Oceans and Near Coastal, Any Gross Tons),
  • Master & Mate (Limited Licenses),
  • Comprehensive Renewal Exercise (All Grades of License), 
  • Rules of the Road Exercise (All Grades of License).

Set of study 6 guides (avalable indvidually as well)

  • Deck General
  • Navigation General
  • Deck Safety
  • Rules of the Road
  • Navigation Problems
  • Deck Exam Illustration Book

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USCG Deck & Engine Exam Study Materials - MET Guides

Marine Education Textbooks (MET) publishes and distributes study material to assist qualified candidates obtain certain Coast Guard Merchant Marine Credentials (MMC).

MET Deck Exam Study Materials

  • Able Seaman & Lifeboatman Study Guide Volumes 1-2: Exam questions, answers and illustrations for the Coast Guard Able Seaman (All Grades) and Lifeboatman license preparation course. The book includes considerable text material, numerous illustrations, some essay-type questions and answers.
  • Lifeboatman Study Guide: This book is extracted the necessary study material from the Able seaman and Lifeboatman textbooks to provide complete preparation for this endorsement.
  • Limited Master, Mate & Operator Sudy Guides Volumes 1-5: Limited Master Mate & Operator Books 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 will prepare you for U. S. Coast Guard endorsements to 100 gross register tons (GRT). 
  • You will also need to study subjects in Books 6 & 7 for larger tonnage endorsements up to 1,600 GRT (3,000 tons ITC). In addition every original exam for a USCG endorsement including Apprentice Mate/Steersman for towing vessels and Able seaman calls for knowledge of the Navigation Rules. Towing vessel officer endorsement candidates in addition to the Navigation Rules need to study material in the Towing Vessel Officer’s Guide and then on to additional exam subjects.
  • Navigation Rules For International & Inland Waters Study Guide: Navigation rules for international and inland waters including the great lakes and western rivers.
  • Tankerman (All Grades) USCG Study Guide: Tankerman is neither a deck nor an engine rating. The Coast Guard requires your attendance at formal training classes to earn any Tankerman Endorsement. This book will help prepare you for these classes and may serve as your textbook. It contains text material without USCG multiple choice questions and answers.

MET Engine Exam Study Materials

  • Workboat Engineer & Oiler Study Guides Volumes 1-5: Workboat Engineer and Oiler, Revised Series  can help every limited-tonnage Engineer Officer candidate and/or Oiler rating to prepare for his/her National USCG professional exam in limited engineer exams, DDE, OSV, OFIV and more.
  • Engineering Examination Illustrations Book: Illustrations as referenced by the examination questions are contained in this book.
  • Illustrations Workbook Volumes 1-4: The new edition of the USCG Illustrations Workbooks has been written to assist marine engineers in studying and preparing for the USCG Marine Engineering License Exams. It include subjects such as - Motor Plants, General Subjects & Refrigeration, Gas Turbines, and Electrical.
  • USCG Marine Engineering License Exam Books Volumes 1-3: For assistant engineer, first assistant / chief engineer, and QMED.

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MLS Captain's License Online Training & Study Guides

USCG Captains License Guides

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  • OUPV/Six-Pack Study Guides (4 Book Set)
  • 25/50/100 Ton Master Study Guides (4 Book Set)
  • Maritime Law - Uninspected Passenger Vessels Study Guide
  • Maritime Law - Inspected Passenger Vessels Study Guide
  • Navigational Rules of the Road Study Guide
  • Seamanship for the Mariner Study Guide
  • Navigation for the Mariner Study Guide

Captains License Endorsements

FCC License Guides

  • MROP - Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP) Practice Test Book
  • GROL - General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG) Practice Test Book
  • GMDSS Radio Operator's License (DO) Practice Test Book
  • Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator's License (RG) Practice Test Book
  • GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License (DM) Practice Test Book
  • Ship Radar Endorsement Practice Test Book

FCC Marine Radio License Programs & Study guides

  • MROP - Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP) Online Exam
  • FCC GROL - General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG) - Elements 1 and 3 Online Exam
  • FCC Restricted GMDSS - Radio Operators License (RG) - Elements 1 and 7R Online Exam
  • FCC GMDSS - Radio Operators License (DO) - Elements 1 and 7 Online Exam
  • FCC GMDSS - Radio Maintainers License (DM) - Elements 1, 3, and 9 Online Exam
  • FCC GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License (DB) - Elements 1, 3, 7, and 9 Online Exam
  • FCC Ship Radar Endorsement - Element 8 Online Exam

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MLS Captains License & FCC Guides (Printed Books)
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LAST UPDATED ON Apr 29, 2026