478
questions in the exam structure
Marlins Test trainer · exam format
Pass the Marlins Test for Seafarers on your first try
478 questions across four sections - Listening, Grammar & Vocabulary, Reading, Time & Number - with a review of every answer. The mock tests run against the clock, and after each attempt you see exactly where the points slip away.
Free trial course · unlimited attempts · in your browser or offline in the app
ListeningQuestion 1 / 5
Two officers are discussing a drill. How long did it take the cadet to don his immersion suit?
Two plays allowed in the real exam
- AAbout 2 minutes.
- BA little over 6 minutes.
- CMore than 10 minutes.
Questions from the trainer bank478 more in the trial course
Study offline in the Android app
The course is downloaded to your phone: the trainer and audio keep working with no internet, even at sea. Same account as on the site.
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6
mock tests of 60 questions
One goal
What the course gives you
Not "another English course", but a trainer built for one job: pass the Marlins Test and get hired on board.
The Marlins Test for Seafarers is an international maritime English test for ship crew, developed by Marlins (Ocean Technologies Group Ltd). Its result is required by most crewing companies when hiring for vessels under IMO flags.
Pass on the first try
You arrive at the test already used to its format: no surprises, your usual rhythm.
Keep your contract
A confirmed Marlins English level is your clearance to sail and a secured place in the crewing pool.
No guesswork
The review of every answer explains why it is so. You understand the material instead of memorising the right button.
Unlimited attempts
Work through the questions and take the mock tests as many times as you need for a confident result.
Programme
What's inside
A question bank organised by the four exam sections, with the same sections and timer as the real test.
Listening
Listening comprehension tasks, the core of the exam. You train understanding of spoken speech at test pace.
Grammar & Vocabulary
The typical structures and maritime terminology where points are most often lost.
Reading
Ship documentation, instructions and messages in the format of the test questions. Statistically the hardest section.
Time & Number
Dates, coordinates, frequencies and quantities by ear. A separate skill, drilled until it becomes automatic.
On top of the section bank there are 6 mock tests of 60 questions each, assembled like the real exam and timed. After every attempt you get a weak-section analysis, so you know exactly what to brush up. The question bank is updated regularly and kept current.
Based on first-attempt statistics from the trainer, the median mock-test score is 88.5%, and Reading is where seafarers lose the most points (65% average). Short on time before crewing? Start with reading technical texts and ship documentation.
The route
How it works
Four steps from signing up to passing.
01
Open the course
Sign up and enter right in your browser, nothing to install.
02
Work through questions
Go through the questions by section and take the timed mock tests.
03
See the review
You understand where you went wrong and why, and which sections fall short.
04
Take the exam
Reinforce the problem sections and walk into the crewing test calm.
Pricing
Cost
One-off payment for the access period you choose. Access does not renew automatically.
Marlins Test for Seafarers
478 questions and 6 mock tests of 60 questions
Full access - 1 month1 499 ₽
Full access - 3 months2 999 ₽
The trial course is free with no time limit: questions from every section and a 12-question mock test
Prices are in Russian roubles (RUB); payment is handled by Robokassa.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does access to the trainer cost?
The free sampler is open with no payment and no time limit. Full access to the trainer costs 1499 RUB for one month or 2999 RUB for three months. Payment is one-off, for the period you choose: access does not renew automatically.
What device can I use?
Any device. The course opens in the browser of your phone, tablet or computer - nothing to install, study wherever it's convenient.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes - the SeaTrainer app for Android is available on RuStore. It downloads the course to your device, so the trainer, answer explanations and audio work with no internet - at sea, for example. Sign in with the same account you use on the site: paid access opens in the app as well, and there is a free sample course to try first.
Do I need a high level of English?
No. The trainer is built for exam preparation, not for learning the language from scratch to fluent. The review of every answer helps you make sense of even the tricky questions and gradually raise your level.
How many attempts are available?
Unlimited. Work through the questions and take the mock tests as many times as you need for a confident result.
Is the question bank updated?
Yes. The question bank is updated regularly and kept current.
How do I get started?
Sign up and open the course - access to the lessons is granted right away. After that you work through the questions and take the mock tests at your own pace.
Is this the official Marlins?
No. This is an independent trainer for self-study. The service is not affiliated with, licensed by or certified by the Marlins rights holders. See the disclaimer at the bottom of the page for details.
More about the exam format: about the Marlins Test and the pass statistics.
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