Maritime English

Maritime English for Seafarers and those who sail onboard ships, boats, tugs, oil rigs and fishing boats.

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

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 topicsIntroduction to Maritime EnglishAsk for and give personal dataDescribe crew roles and routinesName types of vessels and describe parts of a vesselDescribe the location and purpose of safety equipmentDiscuss navigational routes and geographic locations; understand helm ordersName positions on board; ask for and give directions on board and ashoreExpress personal likes and dislikes; discuss leisure time on boardMooring arrival and departure portGlossary of Maritime TermsOnboard various communication methodsWriting a signing off letter to the masterWriting special allotment request letter to the masterThose who successfully complete  the course 10 assessments  included for you to judge your knowledge

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction To Maritime English

Section 2: Lectures

Lecture 2 Ask for and give personal data

Lecture 3 Describe crew roles and routines

Lecture 4 Name types of vessels: describe parts of a vessel

Lecture 5 Describe the location and purpose of safety equipment

Lecture 6 Describe navigational routes and locations : understand helm orders

Lecture 7 Name positions onboard: ask and give directions onboard and ashore

Lecture 8 Express personal likes, dislikes discuss leisure time onboard

Lecture 9 Mooring arrival and departure port

Lecture 10 Glossary of Maritime terms

Lecture 11 Onboard various communication methods

Lecture 12 Signing off letter to master

Lecture 13 Special allottment request letter to master

Lecture 14 Maritime English Question Paper

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