Aims

According to the IMO, 90% of the world’s trade is carried by ship. Yet, failure to communicate effectively in English at sea can be disruptive to commercial, military and civilian activity. This marine and maritime English course has been specifically designed by linguists and experts in the field to give seafarers and other professionals the language to communicate safely and effectively.

Knowledge into Language

This course allows seafarers and related professionals to draw on their specialist knowledge in order to communicate effectively in authentic, natural English and Seaspeak far beyond STCW95 and IMO standards. Grammar and vocabulary are taught formally and practised through authentic communicative activities and case studies.

Topics

  • Ship handling
  • Distress, urgency and safety communications
  • Navigation
  • Port operations, dockside and cargo handling
  • On-board management and communications
  • Meteorology

Language development

  • Specific grammar and vocabulary.
  • Effective communication with international crews
  • Discussing issues with management and
  • Robust feedback on accuracy and pronunciation
  • Balancing accurate English with seaspeak and international English safely
  • Understanding different accents, talking to non-native speakers of English
  • Accent reduction/ modification
  • Adapting to cultures and behaviours

Case study

Detailed analysis and role-play of conflict and compromise among ship owners, seafarers, regulatory and environmental groups

Benefits

  • Benchmarking of your knowledge against other industry professionals
  • Rapid improvement of your general and professional English
  • Speak more confidently and clearly in English
  • Communicate better with other seafarers and on-shore professionals
  • Ensure safety and prevent accidents
  • Increased credibility and self-esteem

Who Is It For?

Anyone working off-shore or on-shore in the military and merchant marine field whose first language is not English

Length

Parts I and II; 30 or 60 contact hours intensive or extensive, residential or on-site

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