Medium Why I built The OOW Bible — a cadet's answer to maritime learning
From cadet study notes to a global exam-prep app — the story behind The OOW Bible and the gap in maritime exam preparation it set out to fix.
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Each app is purpose-built for its certificate. Same powerful platform, tailored to your syllabus.
Replicate real exam conditions with all five question types. Per-topic threshold tracking so you always know where you stand.
Practice your Part B oral with speech-to-text. Get structured grading: verdict, score, key points, and examiner commentary.
Flashcards powered by the SM-2 algorithm. The app learns what you know and surfaces the right cards at the right time.
Structured lessons with animated diagrams, exam tips, and knowledge checks. Every term is one tap away.
Instant-access reference topics for the bridge or engine room. Not buried in lessons — just the rules and data you need.
Everything works without a connection. Study at sea, on a long-haul flight, or anywhere without signal.
Azimuth Systems Ltd is a UK company that builds specialist exam preparation apps for maritime officers. Our products are The OOW Bible for deck officers studying the MCA OOW Unlimited certificate (STCW A-II/1) and The EOOW & ETO Bible for engineering officers (STCW A-III/1 & A-III/6).
We make two apps: The OOW Bible for deck officers and The EOOW & ETO Bible for engineering officers. Both include a Part A exam simulator, AI oral examiner, spaced repetition flashcards, structured lessons, and a quick reference library — all working fully offline.
The OOW Bible is designed for cadet officers and watchkeepers preparing for the MCA Officer of the Watch Unlimited certificate. The EOOW & ETO Bible is for engineering cadets and officers preparing for the MCA EOOW and ETO certificates. Both are also useful as quick reference tools for qualified officers on watch.
Yes, both apps are free to download. The free tier gives access to the COLREGs module. A Premium subscription (starting with a 7-day free trial) unlocks all 10 modules, the full Part A exam simulator, AI oral examiner, and the complete spaced repetition library. Premium is £4.99/month or £39.99/year.
Yes. All lessons, flashcards, quick reference topics, and the Part A exam simulator work fully offline — essential for cadets studying at sea. The AI oral examiner requires a network connection as it uses cloud-based speech-to-text and AI processing.
No. The OOW Bible and The EOOW & ETO Bible are independent educational study tools developed by Azimuth Systems Ltd. They are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Always verify content against current official publications.