MARITIME ENGLISH

The content of the course more than fulfills the English language requirements of Part A of the STCW Code 1995. Provided that the material is properly taught according to the principles of communicative methodology, which are explained in the Instructor’s Manual in Part D of this model course, trainees who complete all relevant aspects of the syllabus successfully will possess the level of competence in English set out by the STCW Code 1995.

1. Develop trainees’ ability to communicate their thoughts and ideas using English language peculiar to the seafaring profession;
2. Teach basic Maritime English, as recommended in the English language guidelines of Part B – VI/I of the STCW Code 1995;
3. Ensure that trainees possess the knowledge, understanding and proficiency in English set out in the STCW Code 1995;
4. Give trainees wide – ranging opportunities to practice communicating in English for both maritime and general purposes;
5. Provide instructors with a suggested framework for introducing selected topics from the Standard Marine Communication Phrases, as required by STCW 1995.