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Prerequisites    

The course is designed for seafarers who want to improve their English language skills. 

Approach

This course aims to meet the STCW Convention and ISM Code requirements for the English language proficiency needed by all seafarers and prepare them for the Marlins certificate exam. It offers a strong foundation in Maritime English, focusing on relevant maritime and ocean topics to equip the participants with essential communication skills. The curriculum covers all four core language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—while emphasizing grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, including technical and maritime terminology. The participants improve their fluency and pronunciation, learn how to deliver briefings and instructions, read a range of marine documents, expand their knowledge of standard marine communication phrases, and  practice writing forms and maritime documentation. The course is enriched with interactive exercises, practical examples, and simulated scenarios, offering a dynamic and engaging learning experience;  the participants have opportunities to apply Maritime English in real-world contexts, are continuously evaluated and receive a final grade. 

By the end of the course, participants are able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken forms within maritime environments. Additionally, they have the option to prepare for and take the International Maritime English Testing System (IMETS) to assess their English language proficiency.

Methods and forms of work

The course covers the following main topics and learning activities:

  • Topics:  Ship knowledge The ship, the crew and is tasks, Liaoning port, navigation, getting underway the  bridge, In the engine room, medicine, pilots and berthing, meteorology, vessel traffic services (VTS) Safety, in port and Port operations, shipping and maritime management, cargo handling, vessel types, cargo space, port state control, SMCP, ice navigation, radio communication , maritime law, radio medical Documents, » Berthing, pilots, Correspondence, Cargo and cargo damage reports, Examination ISF Marlins English Language Test

  • Maritime Vocabulary

  • General Grammar

  • Pronunciation 

  • Practice simulations of radio exchanges

  • Technical writing: Introduction to technical writing, the writing process and types of documents (Letters & Reports).

  • Lectures: Theoretical sessions about maritime concepts and language structures.

  • Interactive Workshops

  • Case Studies & Simulations

  • Role-playing

  • Preparation for the I.M.E.S examination

Performance monitoring   

  • Quizzes & Tests

  • Oral Presentations

  • 2 hours written final exam: 40%. Oral exam: 40%.

  • Simulator Exam: 20%

Teaching materials: Learning materials will be provided before the start of the course, it is suitable for different language levels and is grouped in thematic modules. All of the material is English-English and is based on language used in actual situations on ships, in ports, in shipping companies and elsewhere in the shipping chain.

Beginn/Term duration: On request. 

Mode of delivery: Online.

Placement test: A placement test consists of a personal interview (max. 15 min) and grammar exercises.