Exam preparation
Materials for navigation, maritime law, weather and seamanship — selected by exam subject, not bundle size.
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First decide, then buy
SSS and SHS demand more than a linear question catalogue. Cases, chart work and connected subject knowledge shape the preparation. Organise material by exam subject and record the edition and revision of every source so outdated law or chart material does not enter your notes unnoticed.
Practical selection
Choose materials that let you practise the required skill under exam conditions: chart work, knots or a complete paper session.
Navigation
For tasks, reference and chart work
Buy the chart and companion as matching editions. Record their revision in your plan and keep training documents separate from charts used on board.
Tools
For longer parallel moves and accurate construction
Advanced chart work benefits from larger, stable tools. Complete familiarity still matters more than the number of components.
Across subjects
For structured solutions rather than isolated facts
Useful exercises require reasoning across topics. Check model solutions against current primary sources and annotate later changes.
Links and editions checked: 2026-08-30. Retailer availability can change.
Keelwake Trainer
Use the offshore package for structured repetition while deep case and chart work remains a dedicated paper practice block.
SSS and SHS are not currently available in the Keelwake trainer. The exams follow the official syllabus; there is no official question catalogue.
FAQ
Preparation is more subject- and task-based than for the SBF exams. Follow current examination rules and the aids listed there.
In part. Foundations and some aids overlap, but SHS extends scope and depth. Verify every edition against the specific exam.
