“I managed to achieve a pass in Chief Mate Stability and Structure and Navigation using only the materials on this website and without attending a preparation course at a maritime college.

I was able to pass both exams first time and I would like to thank Philip for all his help – as I sent him many emails whilst studying and he was always quick to reply and helpful.

I recommend this as a cost effective and convenient way to study for the exams”.

George

“I am so proud and happy to share with you that I have passed Navigation – 1 and Stability & Ops – 4.

Thank you for your support and amazing website, which played the key role in my case. Without your structured work, I would be lost.

Best wishes, and I look forward to coming back soon for my chief’s preparation.”

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AC

“Phil is an exceptional teacher and helped me to pass both SQA exams first time.

I could not have passed these exams without Phil’s advice and mentorship. His methods in solving problems with both navigation and stability ensure that you understand the subject and give you the confidence to sit the exam with best chance of success!”

Will D

“I have been following Mr Ashtons website since I was a cadet preparing for my OOW SQAs. Having just recently passed both Chief mates SQAs on first attempt it truly shows that the website was of great aid for me.

The videos give a very good guidance in the way to answer the past papers and future exam papers as expected by the examiner. Also, his notes are of great use for the theory questions. The website is a must for candidates preparing for SQAs.

Thanks again for all your help Mr Ashton and best regards.”

Andre Muscat

“I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the guidance and support you provided throughout the course (by your program). I am thrilled to share that I passed my SQA exams (NAV & STAB) with grade 3, and I would like to inform you that your program for preparation of Chief Mate helped me pass.

Your ability to make complex topics understandable in an easy way made me more confident.
I am truly grateful for everything you have done, and I will always remember the positive impact you have had on my education.

Wishing you continued success in all your endeavours.”

Jitesh

“This is to inform you that I have cleared my SQA written exams with good grades, and I wish to thank you for your all the resources and for the support you gave to me right before my exams.

Your videos helped me immensely to understand the basics of both stability and navigation and the videos of the past papers provided me with great guidance on how to solve them correctly and within the set time frame of the exam.

I have recommended your website to all my friends who will be appearing for SQA in the future.

Thank you once again.”

Sreejan

“The resources Philip provides is a game changer for anyone wanting to pass their SQAs. The walk through each past paper question is exactly what I needed and is the only reason I passed.

I learnt new methods to solve questions, I would usually struggle with. I will certainly be using the resources again when it comes to taking my chief mates exams. Thank you!“

Jake Ward

“Facing financial challenges, I couldn’t enroll in an MCA exam preparation course. Undeterred, I chose self-study, relying solely on Philip’s Ashton website to prepare for my Stability exam.

The outcome? A remarkable Grade 1 pass for my SQA Exam  (Chief Mates/Masters Stability & Structure), National Maritime Training Centre.

Studying using Philip’s website was an amazing experience”

Fouad Elmahdy

“I signed up to Philips website after my 2nd failed attempt at the SQA’s and couldn’t be happier that I signed up. The videos, workings and explanations are a valuable tool to aid the studies. The support Philip gave me was incredible and I had all of my e-mails clarified in no time even just days before exams.

Signing up to this website is a must if you are going for any SQA exams as it’s a small price to pay for a pass.

Thank you very much Phil!”

Gareth R

“Phil is by far the best teacher of SQA Navigation and Stability in the industry.

I used Phil’s website to study for my Chief Mates/Masters SQAs and can’t speak highly enough of it.

Whether you are at sea and studying while working, or at home preparing for the exams, the videos and online content have literally everything you need to pass your exams. The value in the ability to watch, re-watch, and pause videos completely at your own convenience can’t be understated.

The website has enough information to use either on its own or to support an in-college course. The theory sections are also highly useful for oral exam prep, indeed I used it to help prepare for my master’s Unlimited too.

Thank you, Phil. You are unparalleled in the industry, simply the best in the business.”

Tim D

“Phil is one of the best teachers I’ve had, and his website is one of the main reasons I passed my SQA’s.

His videos and worked examples are clear and concise which make it extremely user friendly.  Personally, I think it is a must for anyone undertaking Chief Mate SQA’s.”

Aidan

“Just wanted to thank you for the material on the site.

I have received my results for my SQAs this morning and delighted to have achieved a 1 in Nav and a 3 in Stability.

This is all thanks to you, without it I’d definitely be doing another resit! ”

BA

“The website was second to none during my studies for the Chief Mates SQA exams.

The fully worked answer videos were invaluable, in addition to the fast responses to any questions we had from Phil himself.

It is well worth the price, and I would recommend to any student preparing.”

S Plows

“Phil is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had, not just during my maritime career but throughout my whole education. So when it came to studying for my Chief Mate exams, using his platform for distance learning was a no brainer!

His videos make the tough subjects seem simple and I still find myself using his methodical way of working to tackle problems on the job, now that I’m working as Chief Officer.”

Chris McGrory

“From the website it has allowed all information regarding Navigation and Stability to be easily accessed and support me in preparing my SQA exams.

All answers and a run through of each each question has really supported me in my preparation for the exams and I would recommend it to everyone preparing for their written exams within all levels from Cadets to Management level.”

Sam Lindley

“Thank you for your assistance with the SQAs, I found the information exceptionally useful.

I used it as a tool to assist with an online course undertaken through Warsash, and found your explanation of topics, especially nav, very useful, clear and concise; don’t think I would’ve learnt as much or as fast without your help.”

Matt K

“Navigation and stability with Philip Ashton provided vital assistance with the completion of my OOW SQA exams.

The website provides an extensive back catalogue of clear, concise, and well worked exam answers. It provided the reassurance and confidence that I was approaching the questions in the correct way. It’s also a useful benchmark tool to ensure you are at the required standard to undertake the exams.”

NS

“This website is a blessing in disguise for SQA preparation. Can’t thank Mr Philip Ashton enough for putting in a lot of hard work in making this user friendly website with simpler and easy to understand notes.

A must buy subscription for all those who are preparing for the SQA exams.”

KS

“This website is a fantastic resource for those undertaking SQA and MCA Oral exams.

The worked examples of past papers and theory explanations were an invaluable source of information for my Chief Mates revision. Phil is also on hand to answer any queries and will do his utmost to help you succeed.

Highly recommended and worth every penny.”

J Parker

“I used Navigation & Stability with Philip Ashton for my Chief Mate SQAs and would recommend to everyone. He offers useful online lessons for theory and calculations.

The most valuable tool for me was the years of past papers, with video explanations and tutorials.”

George Goody

“With COVID causing closures of all the colleges and work rotations thrown up in the air I found myself unable to book written prep classes that fitted with me. Through word of mouth, I learned of this website and of the reputation of Philip Ashton.

I decided that I should book exams and attempt them using this website to prepare. I found the tutorial videos very helpful when answering past paper questions with a standard format of how it should be answered.

The availability of past papers going back over a decade meant I was never short of questions. And what was even better was that I could do all this study whilst onboard between my watches. Any issues I had whether it was a misunderstanding of the question or even to query the answer provided I simply emailed Philip and I would have a reply from him the very next morning.

I would also like to mention that the cost of the subscription was very fair. Oh! And the most important part? I passed both exams first attempt! ”

GM

“Navigation and Stability exams are some of the toughest exams to pass. Navigation and Stability with Philip Ashton makes it so much easier to manage.  The tutorials provided helps to breakdown the content and shows step by step how to address the questions being asked.

Philip is a great teacher with considerable experience in the subject topics. The site’s ability to be accessed whenever and wherever makes it convenient for any schedule. I highly recommend it!”

DD

“Throughout my Chief Mates I have referred to your content, so thank you for the great resource of information.

Being able to clarify one’s doubts or get a quick explanation from a short video is invaluable material, especially during the pandemic where students have had no classroom time or are retaking the SQA’s, your website has been a great support and for very little cost.”

Will Hudleston

“I found the video tutorials very useful for my Navigation and Stability SQA exams for Officer of the Watch. Although I had written answers to the past papers, I found the video explanations very useful and in particular the Stability questions, which was my weaker subject.

I will certainly use the site again when it comes time to do my Chief Mates.”

Colin

“A great website that gives you all the tools required to help with SQA exams.

Used for Chief Mate Unlimited SQA’s and gave me in depth knowledge with theory aspects for the exams and excellent high quality videos on how to answer the calculation questions with past paper exams too where I was able to compare answers which gave me great confidence going into the exams.

Would highly recommend to anyone who is going for the SQA’s.”

JF

““By far the best resource currently out there for written preparation.”

CW

“I’ve used Phil’s videos throughout my OOW and this website for my CM studies. He continues to be my go to reference point because of the easy to follow well-paced nature of workings.

Phil’s genuine passion and helpfulness makes the whole studying process a lot easier & more pleasurable.

I would thoroughly recommend this resource tool for anyone studying for the OOW/CM exams.”

“I used Phil’s website throughout my SQA and oral Prep for a period of 6 months. Every single penny spent on having this website was worth while. It’s amazing value for money, especially in times where we cannot access the classroom, Phil’s website gave me a much bigger chance of passing.

After limited lessons and access to all resources in college I passed both my SQA’s and oral exam. His videos are clearly explained in the best possible way to understand, with diagrams and clear workings. Phil also shows you step by step how to solve each and every single problem on the SQA exam. The theory side also comes into the oral exam so I benefitted from this website and I’m yet to find one as good. Thanks Phil 😁”

Courtney Newsham

“Phil’s website is my go to for any stability related revision. I have always been quite lazy when it comes to taking notes so knowing there is a website I can just open and find a worked example of the specific question I’m struggling with has been an absolute life saver when it comes to HND stability and OOW stability. Plus whenever I got stuck with a specific question Phil was always there to look at the numbers and show me where I’ve gone wrong.

I don’t think I would have passed my exams if it wasn’t for this website. Thanks Phil.”

MR

“A brilliant website for anyone studying navigation or stability exams.

Access to worked examples with explanations is helpful so that you can check your work as you go and its also time saving. Phil is always happy to help and answer questions in order to get you that important pass.”

HR

“A great resource for anyone who is studying stability or navigation. Having worked examples to go through as you’re doing the work is so useful as you can check your answers as you go along.

Phil is also always there for any questions and helps you along the way! Thanks Phil.”

RB

“As a self study student for the Chief Mate / Masters examination I found the structure excellent to help me focus my studies.

The videos that show the method for calculations were excellent, allowing me to not only hear how to complete a question, but also follow and check my numbers. The theory is concise and to the point and easy to understand.

I would highly recommend Navigation and Stability with Phil Ashton to any perspective officer or somebody working to upgrade their ticket.”

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