MCA Oral Preparation Chief Engineer
Chief Engineer Officer
(Unlimited)
STCW Regulation III/2
TST Engineering Services delivers the most personalized and comprehensive tuition package for the Chief Engineering Officer UK MCA Oral exam, guaranteed.
Our tailored, structured delivery of the MIN 654 syllabus ensures you enter your Chief Engineer Oral Examination with absolute confidence and the advanced technical mastery required of a vessel's senior technical lead. More importantly, we aim to refine your leadership capabilities and regulatory expertise, cementing the high-level knowledge necessary to excel in the most senior Engineering Officer position onboard.
This is it, the final hurdle.
Don't leave it to chance, obtain the highest level of certification!
Why Choose Our Chief Engineer Program?
The jump from Second to Chief Engineer is as much about management and liability as it is about machinery. Our program is redesigned to reflect that shift:
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Strategic Syllabus Mastery: We dive deep into the complexities of MIN 654, focusing on the heavy-hitting topics of the Chief's oral, including statutory surveys, dry-docking management, and complex electrical distribution.
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Management & Leadership: Beyond "how it works," we focus on "how it's managed." We prepare you for high-pressure scenarios involving safety management systems (SMS), environmental compliance (MARPOL), and personnel leadership.
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Tailored Technical Coaching: We identify your specific gaps—whether it’s advanced automation, high-voltage systems, or legislative frameworks—and build a bespoke plan to turn those weaknesses into strengths.
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Confidence Through Simulation: Our mock orals mirror the intensity of the MCA examiner’s room, ensuring you can articulate complex engineering solutions clearly and authoritatively.
Prepare for the Final Step in Your Career with TST!
The Chief Engineer’s license is the pinnacle of marine engineering. Our mission is to ensure you don't just pass the exam, but that you transition into the role as a competent, decisive, and highly-skilled leader.
TST Ensures your strategy development and success, remember:
We aren't just tutors; we are:
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IMO Accredited Technical Instruction: We have the formal certification to teach effectively, not just recite facts.
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Current Seagoing Expertise: We serve on the world's most technologically advanced vessels. When we talk about modern systems, it's from real-world, hands-on experience—not a dusty textbook.
We Care About More Than Just a "Pass"
We’ve been exactly where you are and that's why, we’ve developed a personalised delivery portfolio that breaks down the MIN 654 Syllabus into a structured, manageable roadmap tailored specifically to you, Chief.
TST's MIN654 Package
£1150.00
What's included?
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16 Hours of 1 to 1 Tuition, 2 hours of which can be substituted for mock examination with an alternative instructor - the most real mock exam available.
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Fully transcribed notes for your revision.
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We are always on hand after our call to answer any questions from the session as you revise that you did not understand fully, a guarantee from our side and unique to us!
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A unique delivery, tailored to your current experience then broadened out so you can connect your knowledge with the rest of the industry standard
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Daniel Douglas - UK Chief Engineer
Thanks to Tony I managed to complete my Chief Engineers Orals, marking a highlighted achievement of my 2025. the way Tony coaches and explains complex questions is truly amazing and the way he makes you understand even the more challenging points allows comprehensive planning. I know a large part of me passing is down to this.
FAQ's
What will be covered in the first session? During the first session we always ensure you cover those BIG opening questions, the ones that set the tone for the rest of the exam! Following on from this, you will see how we have managed to structure our delivery programme ensuring you connect the dots and the WHY behind all we do!
I am unsure if I want to commit to TST, there are other providers. Of course this is always in your mind, TST is not an academy, we don't have a huge amount of tutors who will randomly come and go. TST is the most personalised service made up of only 3 professionals who are dedicated to deliver our structured course material We provide full transcriptions of our calls to, free of charge so all your time is spent listening, asking questions and not wasting your time writing things down. You can always see our reviews too, we would share the bad ones, but there aren't any...
How many hours of tuition do I need? Tuition typically takes 10-12 hours of intense 1 to 1 consultation, during that period you will be given in depth overview of the questions asked on each topic area as well as the foundational knowledge in response to such a question allowing you, to formulate your own structured answers. Time does vary based on several factors but as a typical average the above is accurate.
