Course Name : Maritime English-II

Degree: Bachelor

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

GMI 1008

1/2 (Spring)

2

2

2

Department

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  None

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

40

30

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. The 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 standard phrases for cargo handling ( B-3 Selected parts)
7. 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 the SMCP book as a whole
2. perform external communication
3. perform on board communication under different circumstances
4. execute and hand over watch keeping using standard phrases
5. communicate onboard  safety issues of various kinds
6. Use correct and standard terminology during the cargo operations.
7. Use phrases required for evacuation operations on board a ship

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lecture, slides, handouts, blackboard use.

Tutorial Place

Classroom

Co-term Condition

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

N/A

Laboratory Work

N/A.

Computer Use

N/A

Other Activities

None

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Midterm Exam

1

40

Quiz

2

10

Homework

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

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 Quiz 1

2

5

Standard GMDSS messages

2

6

On board  communication-Standard wheel and engine orders

3

7

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

3

8

Midterm Exam

1,2,3

9

Handing over the watch

4

10

Safety on board, rising alarm, briefing crew, evacuation, roll call, abandoning

5

11

Fire protection and firefighting, damage control Quiz 2

5

12

Person over board procedures

6

13

Cargo and cargo handling

7

14

 Piracy measures and ship security Final Exam

-

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