Advance with Essential English for Maritime Skills

By the end of the course, students will have gained practical skills and language which can easily be incorporated in their work routine.  In addition to improving overall fluency and accuracy in English for maritime, the course can also be used as a steppingstone for the MarTEL exam.

Suggested Topics:

1. Ship handling
2. Emergencies
3. Navigation
4. Meteorology
5. Cargo handling
6. Maintenance and systems

The suggested topics are a guideline, build your own course based on your needs.

Course Objectives

• Develop overall level of English, fluency and accuracy;
• Master technical language and use with ease;
• Make predictions about marine weather and understand different weather warnings;
• Describe marine meteorology by learning about sea state, wind speed, ocean currents, etc;
• Interpret nautical charts so to navigate the waters with ease;
• Understand standard orders and common radio calls and transmission;
• Use clear and accurate language in all communication.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of legislation, rules and regulations governing safe working practices at sea;
• Display confidence and quickness in using English as the main language of communication;
• Apply the dynamics of teamwork, leadership, communication, decision-making and resource management;
• Develop international regulations, standards, codes and recommendations on the carriage of dangerous cargoes.

All our English for Maritime courses are fully personalised depending on the individual or team requirements. Case studies will incorporate scenarios based on current roles and situations.

Are you interested in our MFHEA Award course? Download the complete course programme and requirements here. Don’t see what you’re looking for?  Email us at [email protected] to discuss a personalised learning plan for groups or individuals.