Deck · 2026 NMC sample exam Q156–Q157
Master under 100 GRT to Master or Mate under 200 GRT Oceans or Near Coastal Practice Test
Every module on the National Maritime Center's 2026 sample examination for Master Less than 100 GRT to Master or Mate Less than 200 GRT Oceans or Near Coastal: 2 modules, 60 real questions, graded instantly.
The Master Less than 100 GRT to Master or Mate Less than 200 GRT Oceans or Near Coastal exam is split into 2 modules, each graded separately. The table below is the National Maritime Center's own 2026 sample examination for this credential, module by module, with every question matched to our bank of released U.S. Coast Guard exam questions. Open a module to practice its questions one at a time, or sit the whole module as a timed exam.
What is on the Master Less than 100 GRT to Master or Mate Less than 200 GRT Oceans or Near Coastal exam
| Module | Questions | Illustrations | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q156 Navigation and Deck General - Safety | 50 | 0 | Practice → |
| Q157 Navigation Problems - Oceans | 10 | 0 | Practice → |
| Total | 60 | 0 |
Most modules require 70 percent to pass; Rules of the Road modules require 90 percent.
Q156 · 50 questions
Navigation and Deck General - Safety
- 1. You must shore up a bulkhead due to solid flooding forward. The bulkhead approximates an inverted triangle. Where should the center of pressure of the shores on...
- 2. During fueling, all doors, hatches, and ports __________.
- 3. What is the function of wearing rings found on some centrifugal pumps?
- 4. What monitoring device best indicates the load being carried by a diesel engine?
- 5. What is the approximate length of the painter of the inflatable liferaft?
Showing the first 5 of 50. Start at question 1 and use Next to work through the module →
Q157 · 10 questions
Navigation Problems - Oceans
- 1. A vessel steams 3312 miles on course 282°T from LAT 34°24'S, LONG 18°18'E. What is the latitude and longitude of the point of arrival by Mercator sailing?
- 2. At 0500 zone time on 21 August, your DR position is LAT 47°00'N, LONG 125°15'W. You are steering 000°T at a speed of 9.8 knots. What is the zone time of sunrise...
- 3. On 28 July your 0800 zone time (ZT) fix gives you a position of LAT 25°16.0'N, LONG 71°19.0'W. Your vessel is on course 026°T, and your speed is 17.5 knots. Loc...
- 4. While steering a course of 150°T, you wish to observe a body for a latitude check. What would the azimuth have to be?
- 5. Determine the great circle distance and initial course from LAT 08°53.0'N, LONG 79°31.0'W to LAT 33°51.5'S, LONG 151°13.0'E.
Showing the first 5 of 10. Start at question 1 and use Next to work through the module →
Master Less than 100 GRT to Master or Mate Less than 200 GRT Oceans or Near Coastal exam FAQ
Q How many questions are on the Master Less than 100 GRT to Master or Mate Less than 200 GRT Oceans or Near Coastal exam?
The National Maritime Center's 2026 sample examination for Master Less than 100 GRT to Master or Mate Less than 200 GRT Oceans or Near Coastal has 60 questions across 2 modules: Q156 Navigation and Deck General - Safety (50 questions) and Q157 Navigation Problems - Oceans (10 questions). Every one is multiple choice with four answers, and you can practice all of them on this page.
Q What modules are on the Master Less than 100 GRT to Master or Mate Less than 200 GRT Oceans or Near Coastal exam?
The modules are Q156 Navigation and Deck General - Safety (50 questions) and Q157 Navigation Problems - Oceans (10 questions). Each module is graded separately, so you need to pass every one to pass the exam.
Q What score do I need to pass the Master Less than 100 GRT to Master or Mate Less than 200 GRT Oceans or Near Coastal exam?
Most USCG exam modules require 70 percent to pass; Rules of the Road modules, where they apply, require 90 percent. Check the specific requirements for your endorsement with the National Maritime Center.
Q Are these the real questions?
Yes. They are the questions on the National Maritime Center's published 2026 sample examination for Master Less than 100 GRT to Master or Mate Less than 200 GRT Oceans or Near Coastal (modules Q156–Q157), matched to our bank of released U.S. Coast Guard exam questions. The exam you sit draws from the same pools.
Q Can I take a timed Master Less than 100 GRT to Master or Mate Less than 200 GRT Oceans or Near Coastal practice exam?
Yes. Subscribers can sit any module as an official sample exam in its published order, timed or untimed, with answers revealed at the end. Free accounts can build one 10-question practice exam and answer questions on every module page.
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