Maritime English Course

AIMS:

The course aims to:

1. Enhance Safety at Sea – Prevent miscommunication-related accidents.
2. Improve Multinational Crew Communication – Facilitate teamwork using a common language.
3. Ensure Compliance with STCW – Meet international standards for English proficiency.
4. Strengthen Radio & Emergency Communication – Enable clear distress and routine communications.
5. Support Maritime Documentation – Train seafarers in reading and writing reports, manuals, and logs.
6. Promote Standardised Terminology – Ensure proper use of IMO’s Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP).

OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the course, seafarers should be able to:

1. Use Standard Maritime Vocabulary – Apply SMCP in operations.
2. Communicate Onboard – Handle shipboard discussions effectively.
3. Understand Radio Communications – Follow distress and routine protocols.
4. Read & Interpret Documents – Understand technical manuals and reports.
5. Write Clear Reports – Draft logs, incident reports, and official correspondence.
6. Assist in Inspections – Communicate with PSC and Flag State authorities.
7. Ensure Safety through Clear Instructions – Follow and issue precise orders.
8. Respond to Emergencies – Communicate effectively in crisis situations.
9. Engage in Professional Correspondence – Draft emails and reports.
10. Foster Teamwork – Promote a positive working environment.

COURSE CONTENT:

1. General Maritime English (GME)
2. Specialised Maritime English (SME)
3. Standard Maritime Communication Phrases (SMCP)
4. Maritime Correspondence and Documentation
5. Maritime English for Navigation and Watchkeeping
6. Maritime English for Engine Room Operations
7. Safety and Emergency Communication
8. Maritime Law and Conventions Communication
9. Cultural Awareness and Interpersonal Communication