Issue date: 01.10.2019

Revision date:01.10.2019

Revision No:00

DF Board Decision No: -

Course Name: Maritime English-II

Degree: Undergraduate

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

MTME 123

1/2

2

2

2

0

-

Department

Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

-

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

40

30

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30

Course Description

This course enables the cadets to gain proficiency in using IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP). In addition, it aims to develop their skills to understand and use basic engine commands, report incidents and apply terminology related to safety considerations, emergencies on board a ship and in engine room.

Course Objectives

 Students who successfully pass the course will acquire knowledge and skills required for understanding and using standardized Maritime communication phrases, emergency voice communication phrases, fire-fighting equipment and LSA terminology and inspection related communication. Main objectives are:

1.            To teach general usage of IMO SMCP

2.            To teach external communication phrases (A-1)

3.            To teach onboard communication phrases (A-2)

4.            To teach phrases related to operative ship handling (B-1) (Deck only)

5.            To teach standard phrases used for safety  on board (B-2)

6.            To teach firefighting terminology and fire related communication.

7.            To teach standard phrases for cargo handling ( B-3 Selected parts)

8.            To teach LSA terminology and inspection communication

9.            To teach standard phrases for evacuation operations. (B-4 selected parts only)

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully pass the course will acquire the use of SMCP. They will be acquainted with the usage of basic phrases of marine English used in routine and emergency cases.  Students will be able to :

1.            use and understand the IMO SMCP book as a whole

2.            understand and use communication procedures ( position, course speed etc)

3.            use and execute  standard wheel and engine orders

4.            understand prepare verbal distress communication

5.            perform external communications  (including VTS – PILOT comms.)

6.            use fire-fighting and LSA terminology and do related communication

7.            identify  Turkish VTS areas and required communication routine

8.            execute and hand over watch keeping using standard phrases

9.            communicate onboard  safety issues of various kinds

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lecture, slides, handouts, blackboard use (and simulator use when possible).

Tutorial Place

Classroom (Bridge/GMDSS simulator when possible)

Co-term Condition

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Textbook

IMO-SMCP Text Book, SOLAS, FFE CODE

Other References

Internet sources

Homework & Projects

A scenario based assignment will be given to incorporate correct and timely usage of ship-to- shore communication phrases in form of homework/practice.

An on board role play of fire-fighting and LSA inspection will also be realized  

Laboratory Work

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Computer Use

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Other Activities

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Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

40

Quiz

Homework

1

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

2+1

42

Midterm

Quiz

1

1

1

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

1

2

2

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

8

8

Total Workload

53

Total Workload/25

53/25

Course ECTS Credits

2

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction to SMCP

1

2

Procedure, message markers, distress, urgency, safety messages, corrections, repetitions…

2

3

Distress traffic, urgency traffic, safety traffic

2

4

Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) communication

2-5-6

5

Standard GMDSS voice distress messages

2-4

6

On board  communication-Standard wheel and engine orders

3

7

On board  communication-Pilot on the bridge, anchoring, berthing phrases

3

8

Quiz1

1,2,3

9

Fire-fighting and LSA terminology and do related communication

6

10

Fire-fighting and LSA related communication

6

11

Handing over the watch Safety on board, rising alarm, briefing crew, evacuation, roll call, abandoning

7-8

12

Pilot request - embarkation-disembarkation

8

13

Person over board communication procedures

5-8

14

External Communication Phrases

2-5

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

VII

VIII

Programme Outcomes

a

b

c

d

X

e

f

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

g

X

X

X

X

X

X

h

i

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

j

X

X

X

k

l

m