⚓ Aligned with Transport Canada syllabus

Study smarter. Pass your Watchkeeping Mate exams.

A private, structured learning platform focused on what really matters for your Watchkeeping Mate certification.

Access on two devices. No hidden fees.

Your preparation, organized
From sea time planning to oral exam confidence.
  • Modules aligned with Transport Canada syllabus
  • Quizzes, flashcards, and mini-tests
  • Sea time calculators to plan your path
Typical classroom theoretical training: 15,000–17,000 CAD.
MatePrep access: 99 CAD.

Why MatePrep

MatePrep is designed for one purpose: help you pass your Watchkeeping Mate exams efficiently, without wasting time on irrelevant content.

Syllabus‑aligned
Transport Canada
All modules are structured around the official Watchkeeping Mate syllabus, so you always know why you are studying each topic.
Focused learning
No fluff
Short, clear lessons, followed by flip cards, quizzes, and mini‑tests. No long videos, no unnecessary theory — just what you need to remember.
Built for working mariners
Realistic
Study at your own pace, on your schedule, with tools that respect your time and your reality at sea.

Simple pricing

MatePrep access: 99 CAD

One low price for all study modules, quizzes, flashcards, and sea time tools.

Typical classroom‑based theoretical courses cost 15,000–17,000 CAD over a full Watchkeeping Mate pathway.
MatePrep gives you structured theoretical preparation for a fraction of that cost.

Important note

MatePrep supports your learning, but it does not replace mandatory in‑person courses required by Transport Canada.

  • Always follow the guidance of your local maritime school.
  • Use MatePrep to arrive prepared, confident, and organized.

Free sea time tools

Use these tools without registration to understand where you stand and how far you are from the 1096 days of sea service required.

Simple Sea Time Calculator
Free

Enter your completed days at 8h, 10h, and 12h. The calculator converts them into equivalent sea time and shows how much you still need out of 1096 days.

8h = 1.0 day 10h = 1.25 days 12h = 1.5 days
Advanced Sea Time Planner
Free

Go deeper: add your current sea time, your average days per year at 8h, 10h, or 12h, and let the planner estimate when you could be ready for your exams.

  • Estimate remaining sea time
  • Project a target exam date
  • Visualize your yearly progress

Demo: Flipcard & QCM (Rule 19)

A small preview of how COLREGs Rule 19 can be broken down into clear, memorable study elements.

Flipcard – Rule 19 (Safe Speed)
Interactive

Click the card to reveal the official COLREGs wording and a memory tip.

QCM – Rule 19 (Traffic Lane)
QCM
In the interpretation section of the COLREGs, the term “traffic lane” is defined as:

Support the creator & respect the work

MatePrep was built after countless hours of research, writing, structuring, and testing — all with one goal: helping mariners save time, save money, and prepare efficiently for their Watchkeeping Mate certification.

The entire platform costs 99 CAD, which represents less than 9 CAD per month over a full year. This small contribution helps support the development of new modules, updates, and tools for the community.

All content on MatePrep is protected under Canadian copyright law. I kindly ask every user not to share the paid content, so the platform can continue to grow and remain affordable for everyone.

Thank you for supporting this project and helping keep MatePrep accessible to all mariners.

Ready to study smarter?
Start organizing your preparation today and move toward your Watchkeeping Mate oral exams with clarity and confidence.