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
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
