Oral Preparation Watch Keeper Deck Mates: Question and Answer Guidelines

By Omar Al Ahmadi

Are you concerned about passing the Maritime oral exam? Do you feel overburdened by the amount of knowledge you need to acquire? Stop fretting! Oral Preparation Watchkeeper Deck Mates Question and Answer Guidelines is the book for you and the solution to your worries. Becoming a Watchkeeper Deck Mate has never been easier. Developed and written by a Senior Internal Auditor, this comprehensive guide is designed to get students studying for their 2nd Mate Deck Watch Oral Exam to reinforce their existing skills and knowledge. The simple-to-read and understand question-and-answer format contains over 30 chapters and provides students with every testing scenario, including an AMSA Oral Examination checklist, guidelines, and an additional reading list. Get your copy and sail towards success on your Deck Watchkeeper Oral Exam with confidence. Omar Ali Al Ahmadi was born and raised in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Raised in a distinguished household where he learned the value of hard work, generosity, and the significance of dedication, discipline, and tenacity for personal growth. Omar graduated from the University of Tasmania with an advanced degree in Nautical Science. His goal is to increase the value of practical knowledge in an institutional setting and advance the quality of those in his industry. All benefits derived from the book will be fully transferred to cancer patients.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: Aug 31, 2023
• ISBN: 9789948787648

Omar Al Ahmadi

Omar Ali Al Ahmadi is a UAE citizen who holds an advanced degree in Nautical Science from the University of Tasmania. He is an active member of UAE Volunteer platform (Volunteers.ae), the Nautical Science and International Association of Maritime Security Professionals. He gained several years of experience as a Maritime Security Officer and a Second Mate Deck Officer. Omar’s professional objectives are to contribute to the growth of the work process while focusing on the integration of work and the ongoing development of scientific and practical skills in the maritime industry. He strives to leave a lasting impression by creatively contributing and solidifying the teamwork culture and achieving the highest levels of productivity. Omar grew up in a distinguished household where his father, who is currently retired, was a senior petroleum engineer in a production field had the distinction of being one of the pioneer employees in his country engaged in the oil and gas production industry. His father was Omar’s role model, helped him in valuing the importance of discipline, tenacity, and dedication to achieve personal growth. Omar’s mother is equally distinguished. She is a renowned civil and human rights advocate. Omar's father and mother together best exemplified an Emirati national family, teaching their sons the meaning of belonging to the homeland and the importance of contributing and participating in individual and community development. In addition to his maritime career, Omar is an author, senior internal auditor, and a cancer survivor. He has written the Oral Preparation Watchkeeper Deck, Mates Question and Answer Guidelines as well as numerous articles in Juvenile Association UAE magazine. Omar found inspiration in the words of the revered leader Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul: the civilizations of nations are built by science, good manners, magnanimity, knowledge of the past and looking forward to the present and the future and he who gives and gives more rises more. His strong sense of ambition drives him to continued success. Omar’s mission is to maximize the value of practical knowledge in the institutional field, eports, assessing security Omar is skilled in auditing and evaluating, drafting risks, conducting incident investigations, and building cohesive teams. His critical thinking skills are well honed and he operates well under pressure.

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Oral Preparation Watch

Keeper Deck Mates

Question and Answer Guidelines

Omar Al Ahmadi

Austin Macauley Publishers

Oral Preparation Watch Keeper Deck Mates

About the Author

Copyright Information ©

Acknowledgement

Question And Answer Guidelines

Amsa Oral Examination Checklist

Legislations

Charts And Publications

Passage Plan

IMO And Other Publication

Bridge Resource Management (BRM)

Search And Rescue

Metrology Tropical Revolving Storm (TRS)

Cargo Operations

Inert Gas System (Ig System)

Calling Master

Ship Certificates

Emergency Actions

Confined Space

Joining Ship

Navigational Watch

Load Line

Stability

Draft Reading

Definitions

Bridge Equipment

Life Saving Appliance (Lsa)

Fire Fighting Appliance (F.F.A)

Miscellaneous (Misc.)

Rules of the Road (ROR) Video + Notes

Section II (Vessels in Sight of One Another)

Section III (Vessels in Restricted Visibility)

Part C Lights and Shapes

Rule 37: Distress Signals

Part D Sound, Light Signal, Flip Cards

IALA Buoyage System

Buoyage System

Morse Code

Flags And Meanings

Formula For Compass Error Sun

Formula For Sextant

Formula’s Sheet

ECDIS Formula’s Safety Parameters:

References

About the Author

Omar Ali Al Ahmadi is a UAE citizen who holds an advanced degree in Nautical Science from the University of Tasmania. He is an active member of UAE Volunteer platform (Volunteers.ae), the Nautical Science and International Association of Maritime Security Professionals. He gained several years of experience as a Maritime Security Officer and a Second Mate Deck Officer. Omar’s professional objectives are to contribute to the growth of the work process while focusing on the integration of work and the ongoing development of scientific and practical skills in the maritime industry. He strives to leave a lasting impression by creatively contributing and solidifying the teamwork culture and achieving the highest levels of productivity.

Omar grew up in a distinguished household where his father, who is currently retired, was a senior petroleum engineer in a production field had the distinction of being one of the pioneer employees in his country engaged in the oil and gas production industry. His father was Omar’s role model, helped him in valuing the importance of discipline, tenacity, and dedication to achieve personal growth. Omar’s mother is equally distinguished. She is a renowned civil and human rights advocate.

Omar's father and mother together best exemplified an Emirati national family, teaching their sons the meaning of belonging to the homeland and the importance of contributing and participating in individual and community development.

In addition to his maritime career, Omar is an author, senior internal auditor, and a cancer survivor. He has written the Oral Preparation Watchkeeper Deck, Mates Question and Answer Guidelines as well as numerous articles in Juvenile Association UAE magazine.

Omar found inspiration in the words of the revered leader Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul: The civilizations of nations are built by science, good manners, magnanimity, knowledge of the past and looking forward to the present and the future and he who gives and gives more rises more. His strong sense of ambition drives him to continued success.

Omar’s mission is to maximize the value of practical knowledge in the institutional field.

As an accomplished professional in the field of auditing and security, Omar brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. He is adept at conducting thorough evaluations and drafting comprehensive reports, as well as assessing and addressing security risks. He has a keen eye for detail and is highly skilled in incident investigations. Additionally, Omar is a gifted team leader, known for his ability to build cohesive and effective teams. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a keen ability to think critically and remain calm under pressure.

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Omar Al Ahmadi 2023

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ISBN – 9789948787631 – (Paperback)

ISBN – 9789948787648 – (E-Book)

Application Number: MC-10-01-9491323

Age Classification: E

First Published 2023

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Acknowledgment

I would like to acknowledge the people who inspired me in writing this book. It took around two years as I took my pace due to work and personal life days.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the United Arab Emirates and its visionary leadership for their unwavering support and guidance. It is their commitment to progress, innovation, and inclusivity that has provided me with a solid foundation to pursue my dreams and aspirations. I am grateful for the opportunities and resources that my country has offered me and proud to be a citizen of the UAE.

I would like to thank ADNOC Scholarship for sponsoring me to study in Australia at University of Tasmania (UTAS), Australian Maritime College (AMC).

Thank you (Mohamed Al Hosani, Abdulla Al Nuaimi, Jamal Al Menhali, Dr. Nasser Al Marzouqi.)

My Family Members: Mom, Dad, Uncle’s, Auntie’s, Brother’s, Sister’s and Cousin’s.

My Doctors: Dr. Mohamed Masri (Oncology), Dr. Waleed Hassen (Urology) and Prof. Humaid Al Shamsi (Oncology).

University of Tasmania and Australian Maritime College:

Director (AMC): Stephen Hurd

My Teachers: Captain Neil Pereira, Capt. Dr. Samrat Ghosh.

My Work Idols: Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Capt. Jasim Al Khamiri, Capt. Abdulkareem Al Masabi, Capt. Mohamed Al Ali and Capt. Rohit Abrol.

My Work Colleagues: Capt. Ibrahim Al Blooshi, Eng. Abdulla Deghaish, Eng. Ismail Al Naqbi, Capt. Shehab Al Hajri, Capt. Humaid Al Blooshi, Capt. Karem Hammad, Jasem Al Mazrouei, Capt. Fahed Al Nuaimi, Capt. Duncan Gracias, Capt. Anand Raj, Ahmed Al Ameri, Capt. Masood Sadiq, Abdulazeiz Al Hindaassi, Sameh Hossameldin, Capt. Abdelrahman Al Blooshi, Capt. Mohammed Al Mazrooei, Capt. Khalid Al Shamsi, Capt. Saleh Al Hayyas, A. Al Mehairbi, K. Ameeri and M. Al Mansoori.

My Friends: Mohammed Al Mteiri, Salem Al Mansoori, Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Sultan Saleh Hussein, Rashed Ahli, Abdulaziz Al Subhi, Rashed Al Naamani, Abdulla Al Hindi, Mohamed Al Blooshi, Mohammed Al Khlaifi, Hamad Al Mansoori, Abdulla Al Shehhi, Jamal Al Blooshi, Ahmed Huraib Al Shehhi, Hamad Al Naqbi, Humaid Al Nuhi, Ali Al Raeesi, Labeed Al Zaabi, Mohamed Al Darmaki, Hussain Al Haj, Saif Al Khamiri, Mohamed Darwish, Khalfan Al Jaberi, Mubarak Al Naqbi, Mohamed Al Hosani, Mahmood Al Raeesi, Mohamed Al Teneiji, Khaled Al Shehhi, Talib Al Naqbi, Ahmad Al Matrooshi and Ali Al Nuaimi.

If I keep going there is no end, although there are many more names and you all know who you are, thank you very much on supporting me. In addition, I want to