Online Testing
Mariners Learning System™ offers remote testing for those looking to excel out on the water. Our eLearning system makes it easy to take your course and final proctored exam online when it’s convenient for you. Any Day. Any Time. Any Place.
Grading Process
Once the student completes the course quizzes and online module exam(s), they can test on-demand online for their final proctored exam with Mariners Learning System™.
The Mariners Master Skipper of Power and Sail is a 3-part final exam with two parts containing a single module final exam and one part containing a two module final exam with the following grading standards:
Mariners Crew
- Total Multiple-Choice Questions = 50
- Minimum Passing Percentage = 90%
- Total Questions Wrong and Still Pass = 5
Crew Upgrade to Mariners Skipper
Chart Plotting
- Total Multiple-Choice Questions = 10
- Minimum Passing Percentage = 90%
- Total Questions Wrong and Still Pass = 1
Rules, Seamanship, and Navigation
- Total Multiple-Choice Questions = 50
- Minimum Passing Percentage = 90%
- Total Questions Wrong and Still Pass = 5
Skipper Upgrade to Mariners Master Skipper of Power and Sail
- Total Multiple-Choice Questions = 50
- Minimum Passing Percentage = 90%
- Total Questions Wrong and Still Pass = 5
The student must pass all modules to receive a certification of completion. If a student fails one or more modules, they will be able to retest after the previous exams are reviewed, and reattempts unlocked. This re-examination must occur within 3 months of the original testing attempt or prior to the course expiration date, whichever date comes first. Those who do not pass an exam module after three attempts must retake the entire online course and retest all modules online prior to the year course expiration date and wait a period of 45 days to retest.
Exam Requirements
Students must have a high-speed Internet connection and an up-to-date desktop or laptop with a webcam and microphone. Also, students must have the ability to download software through the MLS account. This is required to access the exam.
When testing online for the proctored exam, students will be required to display a legible photocopy of their Mariners Learning System recognized photo identification to the computer screen.
The list of acceptable forms of photo identification includes:
- U.S. driver’s license
- U.S. Passport
- Foreign Passport
- Law enforcement credential, with photograph of the applicant, issued by Federal, State, or local government
- U.S. Military identification card
- Official identification card issued by a State, or local government
- Official identification card issued by the Federal Government
- Merchant Marine Document issued after February 3, 2003
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to provide a clear and legible copy of identification. If an ID is not provided and/or MLS is unable to read the copy, it will result in a failure. No exceptions per our policy. No other forms of identification will be accepted.
