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By using the correct terms, information can be conveyed between members of a ship. It even ensures that 2 captains who speak different native languages can still understand each other.

“Say Again”, which indicates that the receiver was unable to understand the message and needs it to be repeated.

“QUESTION – ANSWER” group. Instead of asking a question using phrases such as “Should I” or “May I”, the seafarer can use the term QUESTION as a prefix to his query.

The front of the ship is referred to as the bow or fore. The region at the back where the propellers are housed is known as the aft or stern. The region in between the aft and bow is known as the midship.

Windows and doors within a ship is by calling them access holes. Similarly, the passages within a vessel are called alleyways. The gangway refers to a structure similar to a ladder that permits boarding of a vessel.

How to Obtain Maritime English Certification

2. To attempt one of the many certification exams conducted by authorized bodies around the world.

1. Picking up basic English terms.

Maritime English is thus various combinations of the English language and certain fixed phrases.

This is known as Maritime English and is also referred to as the Standard Maritime Communication Phrases (SMCP).

SMCP has been developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the international standard for all maritime communication.

Building on the basics of everyday English, certain maritime terms have been adopted by the maritime and shipping community.

Similarly, front and back face an issue with the relative direction. These issues are solved by adopting a common set of terms and phrases, used by all seafarers across the world.

Three main functions

3. Internal communications onboard a ship

2. Ship to shore communication

1. Ship to ship communication