Deck · 2026 NMC sample exam Q158–Q159
OUPV to Master or Mate Oceans or Near Coastal under 200 GRT Practice Test
Every module on the National Maritime Center's 2026 sample examination for OUPV to Master or Mate Oceans or Near Coastal Less than 200 GRT: 2 modules, 80 real questions, graded instantly.
The OUPV to Master or Mate Oceans or Near Coastal Less than 200 GRT 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 OUPV to Master or Mate Oceans or Near Coastal Less than 200 GRT exam
| Module | Questions | Illustrations | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q158 Navigation and Deck General - Safety | 70 | 3 | Practice → |
| Q159 Navigation Problems - Oceans | 10 | 0 | Practice → |
| Total | 80 | 3 |
Most modules require 70 percent to pass; Rules of the Road modules require 90 percent.
Q158 · 70 questions · 3 illustrations
Navigation and Deck General - Safety
- 1. For a vessel inclined by the wind, multiplying the buoyant force by the horizontal distance between the lines of action of the buoyant and gravity forces gives...
- 2. Considering the manning requirements for U.S. vessels (100 gross tons and above), your cargo vessel has a deck crew of 20 men, exclusive of the officers. How ma...
- 3. On a vessel of 125,000 GT on an international voyage, how many international shore connection flange(s) must be provided?
- 4. Which current is responsible for the movement of large quantities of ice into the North Atlantic shipping lanes?
- 5. Which term describes Cargoes that might leak from containers?
Showing the first 5 of 70. Start at question 1 and use Next to work through the module →
Q159 · 10 questions
Navigation Problems - Oceans
- 1. On 1 July your 0515 zone time fix gives you a position of LAT 23°24.0'S, LONG 151°42.0'W. Your vessel is on course 240°T, and your speed is 10.0 knots. Local ap...
- 2. You have steamed 525 miles at 16.0 knots, and consumed 105 tons of fuel. If you have 308 tons of usable fuel remaining, how far can you steam at 19 knots?
- 3. Determine the great circle distance and initial course from LAT 08°36.0'N, LONG 126°17.0'E to LAT 02°12.0'S, LONG 81°53.0'W.
- 4. At 0100 zone time on 23 September your DR position is LAT 24°25.0'N, LONG 83°00.0'W. You are steering course 315°T. The speed over the ground is 10.0 knots. You...
- 5. You depart LAT 33°45.0'N, LONG 118°30.0'W, and steam 2216 miles on course 250°T. What is the longitude of your arrival by Mercator sailing?
Showing the first 5 of 10. Start at question 1 and use Next to work through the module →
OUPV to Master or Mate Oceans or Near Coastal Less than 200 GRT exam FAQ
Q How many questions are on the OUPV to Master or Mate Oceans or Near Coastal Less than 200 GRT exam?
The National Maritime Center's 2026 sample examination for OUPV to Master or Mate Oceans or Near Coastal Less than 200 GRT has 80 questions across 2 modules: Q158 Navigation and Deck General - Safety (70 questions) and Q159 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 OUPV to Master or Mate Oceans or Near Coastal Less than 200 GRT exam?
The modules are Q158 Navigation and Deck General - Safety (70 questions) and Q159 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 OUPV to Master or Mate Oceans or Near Coastal Less than 200 GRT 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 OUPV to Master or Mate Oceans or Near Coastal Less than 200 GRT (modules Q158–Q159), 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 OUPV to Master or Mate Oceans or Near Coastal Less than 200 GRT 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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