Binnacle School
USCG License Exam Prep
About
Prepare for your U.S. Coast Guard captain's license exams with a structured, module-based study approach. Practice questions with detailed explanations and interactive drills to master navigation, seamanship, and more. Track student progress for classes or unlock all content with a premium subscription.
What's New in Binnacle School
1.1.0
July 4, 2026
- Classes & instructor tools: create a class, share a join code, and track every student's progress — accuracy, attempts, and last activity — from one roster. Open specific modules for your students as they're ready. - Category progression: pass a module (80% over 20+ questions) to unlock the next and build toward your license target in the right order. - New Profile screen: view your subscription status, manage or restore your Pro purchase, and handle your account in one place. - More ways to sign in: alongside Sign in with Apple, you can now use Google or a one-time email code. - More free daily practice, so you can clear a full module in a single sitting. - Stability and polish throughout.
MoreSubscription plans
Binnacle School Premium
All 990 USCG questions, all licenses & features.
In-App Purchases
$79.99
Lifetime Access
All 990 questions & every premium feature, forever.
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FAQ
What license levels does Binnacle School cover?
Binnacle School covers preparation for OUPV / Six-Pack, OUPV-Master, and 100- or 200-Ton Master credentials. The app breaks down the written exam into categories matching the Coast Guard's testing structure for these licenses.
How does Binnacle School's study method work?
The app structures study by module, mirroring the Coast Guard exam categories. Users progress through modules at their own pace, with explanations provided for every question. Passing a module unlocks the next one.
What are the free modules in Binnacle School?
The app offers three full modules for free: Rules of the Road, Safety, and Meteorology. Users can access these without an account and receive daily practice questions with tutor explanations.
What is the cost of Binnacle School Premium?
Binnacle School Premium is available for $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year. This subscription unlocks all modules, removes daily practice limits, and provides unlimited tutor explanations.
Can Binnacle School be used for teaching a class?
Yes, Binnacle School allows instructors to create classes, share join codes, and track student accuracy, attempts, and activity from a central roster. Instructors can also open specific modules for students as they progress.
What specific topics are covered in Binnacle School?
The app covers Navigation Rules (COLREGS/Inland), Navigation General, Deck General, Chart Plotting, Meteorology, Safety, Celestial Navigation, and Radar, depending on the target license level.
How does Binnacle School handle interactive training?
Binnacle School includes interactive trainers for visual and hands-on skills such as navigation lights, knots, chart work, celestial sights, stability, maneuvering boards, and tides, simulating how they are tested.
Is Binnacle School available on multiple devices?
Binnacle School is available on iPhones and iPads, making it accessible for users on the go or at home.