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Maritime English for Seafarers
Rating: 4.3 out of 5(56 ratings)
262 students

Maritime English for Seafarers

Maritime English for Seafarers and those who sail onboard ships, boats, tugs, oil rigs and fishing boats.
Created byEdirisinghe Seneviratne
Last updated 7/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • Able to demonstrate familiarity in conversations onboard, get adjusted to the ship operation methods learn what is where and become familiarized soon
  • Will learn Maritime English terminology to understood in daily shipboard activities in order to carry out orders and duties safely
  • Study a combination of Common English grammar and Maritime English vocabulary as per an internationally approved syllabus which has become mandatory
  • To receive, understand, execute and report back on shipboard activites with reasonable accuracy so that you fit into the system

Course content

2 sections • 14 lectures • 5h 31m total length

  • Introduction To Maritime English9:38

    Maritime English equips seafarers with radio communication on VHF channel 16 and knowledge of vessel types like reefer ships, ro-ro, oil tankers, LNG/LPG, and heavy lift ships, per IMO syllabus.

Requirements

  • Beginners and those seafarers who need Maritime English knowledge and English grammar in shipboard operations.
  • Anyone can join

Description

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), a sub organization of the United Nations office based in London,  with the responsibility for safety and security of shipping, proposed a common working language for shipping industry all over the world. As multi national crew were operating vessels different languages were spoken onboard.  In order to avoid accidents, learn safe working practices and various ship operating measures onboard, it was agreed to have a common language used onboard ships. Since 2001, IMO introduced Maritime English course mandatory for all seafarers and must follow a course to understand the shipboard operation activities in english.  This course is designed for ships crew members of all categories to use English grammar and Maritime terminology and vocabulary for very basic, day to day activities onboard a ship.

Especially if you happen to sail onboard a ship for a career at sea, any school leaver who has interest to study about maritime industry or anyone who travels on a cruise or on a boat this course will be valuable. Those who follow this course can successfully  gain the following knowledge regarding Maritime English as it is the common language onboard every ship now. Course is designed in power point presentation with supporting videos and pictures. Course contains the following topics


  • Introduction to Maritime English

  • Ask for and give personal data

  • Describe crew roles and routines

  • Name types of vessels and describe parts of a vessel

  • Describe the location and purpose of safety equipment

  • Discuss navigational routes and geographic locations; understand helm orders

  • Name positions on board; ask for and give directions on board and ashore

  • Express personal likes and dislikes; discuss leisure time on board

  • Mooring arrival and departure port

  • Glossary of Maritime Terms

  • Onboard various communication methods

  • Writing a signing off letter to the master

  • Writing special allotment request letter to the master

  • Those who successfully complete  the course 10 assessments  included for you to judge your knowledge



Who this course is for:

  • Beginners to a career at sea, passengers joining cruise ships for a cruise, students who love maritime activities, those who like boating experience. Anyone stepping onboard a vessel even for a shorter period
  • As a refresher course
  • For experienced seafarers

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