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LAST UPDATED MAY 27, 2008
The Instructor Test Generator problem has been resolved.
The NEWEST QUESTIONS display under the ALL QUESTIONS list box on the Review Questions screen now works properly in all books/sections displaying the newest questions added by NMC to the database.
The display of the FIRE PLAN solutions under SAFETY should now display properly.
We will be working on setting up the proper VIEW PDF page for the Rules of the Road reference. Right now JUST page one of the reference rule is displayed. Eventually the program will jump to the page referenced by the question. Edits to 1272 Rules of the Road questions have to be made and this will take time.
As solutions are solved they will be posted. INSTRUCTORS please make note that as of this week, May 26, 2008 the NMC will be removing ALL reference to 1981 in the Navigation Problems. The 1981 Nautical Almanac (OLD OR NEW - with 1981 removed) is still valid for solving these problems. LAPWARE will ONLY remove reference to 1981 in any new questions or solutions posted.
We are presently working with our programmer at improving the control over the display of Chart Plot problems for all levels. This may take some time but will be a good improvement to LAPWARE. Thank you for having patience with us while we make these necessary changes.
Please be aware that we, LAPWARE authors, have taken upon themselves to REDRAW all of the Stability Reference diagrams used by NMC to solve Safety Stability Problems. These new diagrams will be made available via LAPWARE in the near future for your use. We first must verify their accuracy by usage by some schools and students that the answers achieved are as accurate as the original diagrams previously provided. Once verified and confirmed, NMC is considering using our newer and cleaner diagrams for Stability solutions.
LAPWARE AUTHORS continue to work closely with the NMC at making their database as accurate as possibly and as reflective of practical questions needed to properly test today's mariners.
Many thanks to Robert Kenney and Donald Jones for their efforts in making improvements to the NMC Deck Database.
MARINERS - GOOD LUCK ON YOUR EXAMS!
http://homeport.uscg.mil/
On January 10th, the NMC released NEW and MODIFIED questions, along with associated NEW ILLUSTRATIONS on Fire Plans. The above link can be copied and pasted into your browser so you can download these files in PDF format.
LAPWARE WORKS ONLY ON A PC
and MUST use Internet Explorer as its browser!
When studying for your license please reference the links below for NMC information as well as for you to determine the exact DECK CODE for the license exam you will be sitting for and the exam test modules.
http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/mmic-policy.htm
or
http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm
To figure out which of the exam modules or test codes you will be required to take for your license exam, please refer to the below link to the NMC Deck Guide Book in PDF format. Please review the abbreviations at the BOTTOM of this page.
http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/mmic-deckexquest.htm
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LAPWARE requires you to install one program and two (2) plug-ins.
¨ Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 4.0 or later) is required in order to view the solutions in PDF format.
¨ Macromedia Flash plug-in is required to be able to view the LAPWARE program.
¨ Copy Safe Pro plug-in is required and protects the author’s solutions from being printed or copied.
The links to the software/plug-ins are provided below. If you have problems running LAPWARE please see the “Trouble Shooting” page for more guidance. Report any new problems to the authors via email for posting.
Adobe Acrobat:
Copy Safe Pro:
Macromedia Flash:
License exam test templates and exam codes have been generated based upon the Deck Guide Book published by the National Maritime Center (NMC). Users should be aware that the following abbreviations are being used:
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100T = 100 Ton License |
500T = 500 Ton License |
1600T = 1600 Ton License |
AGT = Any Gross Tonnage |
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3M = 3rd Mate |
2M = 2nd Mate |
CM = Chief Mate |
MA = Master |
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Steer = Steersman |
OUPV = Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel |
Inl = Inland |
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U = Unlimited |
O = Ocean |
NC = Near Coastal |
GL = Great Lakes |
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OSV = Offshore Supply Vessel |
OICNW = Officer In Charge of a Navigation Watch |
RIG = Raise In Grade |
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