| | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Main Objective | To develop the English communication skills required for: standard navigational commands, VTS (Vessel Traffic Services) communication, cargo handling, emergency response (SMCP), and bridge teamwork. | | Core Content | - IMO SMCP (Standard Marine Communication Phrases): Mastery of Part A (External) & Part B (Internal). - Technical Vocabulary : Meteorology, navigation equipment, stability, cargo, engineering (basic). - Writing : Logbooks, checklists, incident reports. - Oral skills : Bridge team briefings, handovers, drills. | | Prerequisite | Completion of IMO Model Course 3.17 (Maritime English – Basic) or proven A2/B1 level. | | Duration | Approx. 40–60 hours (typically 2 weeks full-time). | | Assessment | Oral exam (simulator scenario) + written test (SMCP comprehension & report writing). |
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Model Course 3.09 – Maritime English (Top-up for Officer Training) | | Details | | :--- | :---
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) establishes model courses to maintain strict, uniform training quality across the global maritime workforce. Model Course 3.09 explicitly targets .
A PSCO must be intimately familiar with international law. The course dives deep into the requirements of: - Writing : Logbooks, checklists, incident reports
: Understanding key provisions in conventions such as SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) and MARPOL (Marine Pollution).
This course is designed for government technical officials and maritime professionals who are, or will be, authorized to perform ship inspections. Typical participants include: Ship Masters and Chief Officers Chief and Second Engineer Officers
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