MARITIME ENGLISH — MODEL COURSE 3.17

The IMO model courses are traditionally released to provide required assistance to the maritime training entities with the organization and introduction of the training courses. They will also be useful for the teaching staff of these training institutions involved in updating, enhancing and supplementing the training material possessed with the intention to improve their effectiveness.

The content of the present model course fulfils all relevant STCW Code requirements. Nowadays, good understanding of English is important for those willing to meet specific objectives. The material of the course is arranged in two core sections addressing GME, i.e. general maritime English, and SME, standing for the specialized maritime English.

All English language related competencies stated in the STCW have been covered in this model course. The ultimate goal of the course is to develop the ability of the trainees to use the English language and improve their competence . Trainees who successfully complete the course will be prepared for developing the KUP, i.e. knowledge, understanding and proficiency required by the Code. The course will also give them excellent opportunity to practice the communicating for both general and maritime purposes at different levels.