MARITIME ENGLISH FOR RATINGS AND OFFICERS

(In-House Course)
COURSE DESCRIPTION The training program is designed primarily for all shipboard personnel. It deals with the principles of Standard English consisting of grammar & skills, vocabulary, terminologies, standard communication phrases used in the maritime environment. The course aims to provide awareness to trainees of their responsibilities to promote understanding and camaraderie on board vessels and contribute to maritime safety. OBJECTIVE Participants who successfully complete the training course should be capable to relate with other seafarers of different nationalities and lessen the language barrier among them. They will be aware of their responsibilities to promote understanding and camaraderie on board the vessel and contribute to marine safety. The principal aim of the course is to develop awareness in the significance of English to the Filipino Seafarers, acquire skills to be able to communicate effectively using the English language not only in the maritime profession, but also in other fields of endeavor. ENTRY STANDARDS Those enrolling the course may or may not have experience, but individuals, agency representatives involved in education and training, recruitment, selection, and development of maritime manpower are also suitable. Those who are about to enter the profession or new entrants to join the experienced participants should be made known to the instructor. CERTIFICATION As authorized by the Maritime Training Council pursuant to the provisions of MTC Resolution No. 03, series of 1998 and for having been assessed by a qualified assessor in accordance with the approved method and criteria. INCLUDED TOPICS Communication Process, Ship's Nomenclature, Grammar Review, Basic Maritime Correspondence, Maritime Vocabulary Building, SMCP Emergency Phrase, and GMDSS Messages.
Duration: 5 Days Training Venue: Victoria Building Schedule: Starts every Monday & Tuesday 7am-2pn and 2pm-6pm

COURSE OUTLINE

TOPICS DAY 1 I. INTRODUCTION AND COURSE OVERVIEW A. INTRODUCTION 1. Objectives of Maritime English 2. Definition of Maritime English 3. Users of Maritime English 4. SMCP vs General English 5. Basis for the Implementation of Maritime English II. READING COMPREHENSION A. REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES B. RECAPITULATIONS THROUGH A DIAGRAM III. A. GENERAL PROCEDURES 1. Procedure 2. Spelling 3. Message Markers 4. Responses 5. Distress/Urgency/Safety Signals 6. Standard Organizational Phrases 7. Corrections 8. Readiness 9. Repetition 10. Numbers 11. Positions 12. Bearings 13. Courses 14. Distances 15. Speed 16. Time 17. Geographical Names 18. Ambiguous Words 19. Omission of may, might, should and could

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TOPICS B. ORAL COMMUNICATION EXERCISE ON VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM (VTS) 1. Role Playing on Vessel Traffic Synthesis: KNOWLEDGE a. Uses and importance of SMCP in External Communication SKILLS a. Writing Skill in English b. Oral Communication Exercise in English through the presentation of the activity

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IV. ASSESSMENT

DAY 2 I. VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT (MARPOL) A. CAMPAIGN TO SAVE OUR SEAS (MATERIAL) II. FILM SHOWING A. VIEWING OF NO ROOM FOR ERROR 1. Discussion of the Film 2. Sharing of Authentic Experiences Related to Maritime Scenario Discussed 3. The Relevance of Maritime English on the Scenario Discussed III. COMPUTER BASED TRAINING IV. ASSESSMENT

DAY 3 I. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (LISTENING SKILL) A. SIMPLE RECALL OF THE PROCEDURES II. TECHNICAL WRITING A. DEFINITION B. CHARACTERISTICS

TOPICS III. LETTERS AND ITS PARTS A. ESSENTIAL PARTS 1. Heading a. Conventional b. Modern 2. Salutation 3. Body 4. Complimentary Close 5. Signature B. MISCELLANEOUS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Attention Line Subject Line Carbon Copy Notation Reference Initial Post Script

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IV. MARITIME CORRESPONDENCE A. LECTURETTE B. KINDS OF MARITIME CORRESPONDENCE 1. Repatriation Letter 2. Requisition Letter 3. Promotion Letter 4. Damage Report 5. Marine Note of Protest 6. Letter of Indemnity 7. Grievance Letter 8. Incident Report 9. Accident Report C. WRITING ACTIVITY ON MARITIME CORRESPONDENCE V. ASSESSMENT

TOPICS DAY 4 I. MOTIVATION *ENERGIZER Rare Phenomenon A. IMPORTANCE OF SMCP AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE AMONG MULTILINGUAL CREW II. COMMUNICATION ACTIVITY ON THE BRIDGE A. BOAT DRILL B. MAN OVERBOARD Synthesis: KNOWLEDGE a. Importance of SMCP and English Language on the Bridge Communication SKILLS a. Writing Skill in English b. Oral Communication Skill in English

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III. COMMUNICATION ACTIVITY IN THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT A. ENGINE ROOM FLOODING B. FIRE IN THE ENGINE ROOM Synthesis: KNOWLEDGE a. Importance of SMCP and English Language in the Engine Department SKILLS a. Writing Skill in English b. Oral Communication Skill in English

IV. ASSESSMENT

TOPICS DAY 5 I. COMMUNICATION EXERCISES ON DOCKING A. PREPARATION FOR DOCKING 1. Piloting 2. Line Handling Synthesis: KNOWLEDGE a. Importance of SMCP and English Language on Docking b. Operation of a Multilingual Crew Vessel c. Importance of team working during docking operation SKILL a. Oral Communication skill in English b. Listening skill in English

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