In this globalized world, the maritime industry is characterized by an increasing mutli-nationality of the crewmembers. For this reason, the knowledge of the English language is increasingly more important for the seafarers that wants to develop their career in the maritime sector. This is demonstrated by the fact that a lot of ship owners and other companies requires to the candidate a certificate that shows their level of knowledge of the English language. Most of the times this is a proper requirement to access to the job interview. Between this certificates, the most requested worldwide is the Marlins test. What is the Marlins Test? The Marlins Test is The ISF Marlins English Language Test for Seafarers allows ship operators to demonstrate that seafarers, of any nationality, have been assessed on their ability to communicate in Englishlanguage on-board. The Marlins Test is internationally recognized. Above that, is recognized by the UK Maritime Coastguards Agency to access to the STCW flag state endorsement request. How does it work? The Marlins English Language Tests are taken online and it’s created for seafarers of all kind of nationality. There are different categories of questions as listening, vocabulary, grammar, time and numbers and pronunciation, to test the knowledge (technical and non) of the English language. There are three different English Language Tests targeted at specific industries.
There’s no time limitation for taking the test. The Test can be repeated and there’s the chance to have preparation courses to the test. How to book the Test? Book your Test at G. Tarabochia & C S.r.l. (via Economo n.1, Trieste) calling the phone number (+39) 040/311639 otherwise writing an email to: [email protected] Effective communication is a mandatory requirement of the IMO STCW Convention, SOLAS, ISM Code and additional international standards to ensure the safety of crews and vessels. A breakdown in communication can have far-reaching consequences for the crew, the marine environment, the cargo, vessel and the ship operator. English is acknowledged to be the common working language of shipping internationally, however, crews have varying standards of Maritime English competence. This new flagship programme from Marlins builds on our years of expertise as established global leaders in Maritime English assessment and training. The course also fulfils the IMO Model Course 3.17, Maritime English (General Maritime English) requirements for Maritime Engineers and is suitable for seafarers at elementary (A2) language level. This original new course aims to develop the Maritime English level of seafarers, focussing on the specific communication needs of marine engineer officers and crew. Through taking this course, seafarers will improve their English language and communication skills within multi-national crews, during inspections and in ship /shore communications. Set on the “MV Marlin”, the course consists of five units, each with a different maritime theme which integrates grammar, maritime vocabulary, SMCP and pronunciation into a comprehensive self-study programme. Marlins Maritime English specialists have devised a variety of highly creative, interactive speaking, listening and reading tasks to engage and motivate the learner throughout. An in-built speech recording facility allows learners to compare their own speech with that of a native speaker and encourages self-directed practice. |
