A system that works.

Competence and confidence.
We'll get you there.

Our team of expert mariners delivers thousands of hours of orals prep to hundreds of candidates each year.

Whether they need us for one hour or three months, we help people all over the world, at all levels, go into their exam brimming with confidence.

Nurture vs nature.

This is how we do it.

Our approach is way more hands-on than you’ll find elsewhere because we want something better for you than simply passing your exams. We want you to deeply understand the “why” behind the right answer, to deliver it with confidence and to be the best seafarer you can be.

No pre-rehearsed answers, no scripts, no one-size-fits-none; just deep understanding and the confidence that naturally goes with it.

This is as personal for us as it is for you and we’re here for you every step of the way.

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Whitehorse Maritime Academy
5.0
Based on 279 reviews
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  • You are able to structure your sessions with the tutors based on your own needs, be that focusing on answering questions in a mock situation, swatting up on COLREGs or filling in gaps in your knowledge where required. Thank you to the team and I look forward to seeing you again in the future!

    Aldert, OOW 3000gt Yacht

    5

  • I thought I knew the Colregs and Buoyage until I did these courses, they have taken all the hard work out of learning them, breaking each rule down and presenting them visually with an awesome bridge that you get to put it all together and choose what action to take in many different situations. I was confident and sailed through with a pass.

    Jon, Master 200gt

    5

  • I would highly recommend the Bridge Equipment module. I used it for oral prep revision for my OOW and it’s excellent! It gives you very in depth information regarding all bridge equipment systems so whether you just need some light revision or want full learning on Bridge Equipment then this is definitely the course for you. 5 Stars!

    John, OOW Unlimited

    5

  • Whitehorse have a great set up allowing myself to book onto Oral prep sessions that suited my schedule. My tutor was very professional and knowledgeable and was able to answer any question I had and helped me find any weak areas I had. I highly recommend the team!

    Richard, Chief Mate Unlimited

    5

  • Whitehorse Maritime provide invaluable Oral Prep Clinics. I can honestly say I don’t feel I would have passed without them. Both Kieran and Paul are incredibly helpful and promptly respond to any queries. All I can say is a HUGE thankyou and I can highly recommend them!

    Rebecca, OOW 3000gt Yacht

    5

  • The COLREGs clinics were great to get my confidence up in speaking with people I’ve not met before. All well and good practicing by yourself but it is an oral exam after all so get talking aloud and get the structure of answers correct. I will be recommending them to all who want to listen!

    Lewis, Master Unlimited

    5

  • Extremely useful resource for preparing for MCA oral exams. I was studying for Chief Mates unlimited and the interactive courses and masterclasses were the best way to get back into the swing of things. The courses are very comprehensive and leave no stone unturned.

    George, Chief Mate Unlimited

    5

  • Whitehorse were hugely accommodating at the last minute for a 1:1 session for a mock oral. The session was very beneficial as it provided feedback in a stress-free environment and enabled me to answer the examiner’s questions with confidence.

    Euan, Master 200gt

    5

  • I used Whitehorse for their COLREGS and General knowledge clinics as well as a mock oral exam in preparation for my own OOW orals and loved it. Their advice and support was excellent and really helped me feel ready to sit the exam. They polish off your knowledge and build your confidence.

    Lisa, OOW Unlimited

    5

  • The online COLREGs and buoyage have been a great help with regards to the rules and buoys. It helped me a lot with all the explanations required for my Masters exam. Got a pass in the end because of the help from Whitehorse. Thank you so much to the team!

    Stuart, Master Unlimited

    5

  • The general knowledge clinics provided an excellent opportunity to practice oral exam style questions in a relaxed environment with ample opportunity for peer review amongst the other candidates in the session. They played a massive role in my success on the day and could not have done it without them. Thanks very much guys!

    Tomos, Master Unlimited

    5

  • The online buoyage and COLREGs courses are very detailed and will prepare you for all kinds of questions. Really helped me with the tricky lights questions that can come up. In addition, it helped me get a good rhythm for identifying vessels and buoys.

    James, OOW Unlimited

    5

  • Couldn’t rate Whitehorse Maritime any higher in helping me pass my Master’s Oral yesterday. The one on one sessions with Tom, James and Ryan were fantastic – it was great to be doing these sessions with guys that have been through it all recently.

    Lewis, Master Unlimited

    5

  • Whitehorse Maritime are an absolute MUST for orals prep! I cannot recommend them enough. I attended the COLREGS and General Knowledge clinics and the guys went out of their way to provide last minute sessions on the approach to the exam.

    Bethany, OOW Unlimited

    5

  • I signed up to the buoyage and COLREGs courses and I was impressed by how user friendly it was. I loved their simulator and how it reacted to my inputs. The online portal also issues points for learning, which gave me a great incentive to keep logging in as I could see friends of mine on there also.

    Ashley, Master 3000gt Yacht

    5

  • Whitehorse offer 1-1 sessions available at reasonable prices, where you can either get mock orals experience or a stronger understanding of a certain area you are not comfortable with. The people taking these are highly knowledgeable and professional.

    James, OOW Unlimited

    5