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Maritime Language Training

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FlexiModEnglish for MarinersSMCP Training Tools

TOMETest of Maritime English

MarineSoftEntwicklungs- und Logistikgesellschaft mbHFriedrich-Barnewitz-Strae 218119 RostockGERMANY

+49 381 12835-0

+49 381 12835-55 [email protected]

www.marinesoft.de
http://www.marinesoft.de/http://www.marinesoft.de/http://www.marinesoft.de/


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MarineSofts Maritime Language Training Tools

MarineSoft GmbH January 2013 Page 2 of 28

Overview

1. Tools for Maritime Language Training ................................................................................. 3

2. FlexiModEnglish for Mariners .......................................................................................... 4

2.1 Unit 4That is for our safety Example...................................................................... 6

3. SMCP Training Tools .......................................................................................................... 93.1 Basic Drill Part A ......................................................................................................... 103.2 Basic Drill Part B ......................................................................................................... 12

3.2.1 Interactive learning-forms for training mode ....................................................... 133.3 Content Training .......................................................................................................... 153.4 Application Training/Multimedia Training ..................................................................... 16

3.4.1 Routine Communication Scenarios .................................................................... 183.4.2 Distress Communication Scenarios ................................................................... 19

3.5 SMCP Assessment...................................................................................................... 203.6 Training Package ........................................................................................................ 21

4. TOME - Test of Maritime English ....................................................................................... 224.1 TOME Approval Certificate .......................................................................................... 26

5. System Requirements ....................................................................................................... 275.1 FlexiModEnglish for Mariners .................................................................................. 275.2 SMCP Training Tools .................................................................................................. 275.3 TOMETest of Maritime English ................................................................................ 28


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1. Tools for Marit ime Language Training

Why is i t necessary?

In maritime information technology, there is a growing demand for the educational developmentof employees and service personnel. Nowadays a comprehensive knowledge in the technicalfields of safety, emergency and risk management is required by the personnel. This knowledgemust be supplemented by maritime English language proficiency and practical ship operationexperience in order to guarantee maximum safety at sea.

To meet the requirements specified in the IMO Model Course 3.17 Maritime English, our longexperience in teaching courses in Maritime English, the assessment of the competencies inMaritime English of different kinds of crew members as well as the demands of our internationalclients (shipping companies and maritime academies) MarineSoft has developed the productFlexiMod English for Mariners.

FlexiMod is strictly based on the curriculum of IMO Model Course 3.17 Maritime English, CoreSection 1, and was developed as follows:

linguistic aspect, integrating the three language systems(grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation)with practice of the four language com-munication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and

maritime contentsincluding maritime topics and parts of the SMCP.

As an essential step towards the reduction and elimination of communication shortcomings asdemanded by STCW 95 and ISM Code, MarineSoft has adapted the approved Standard MarineCommunication Phrases to a separate well-proved learning tool based on the blended learning

method. Offering realistic scenarios of ship navigation and operation, the SMCP TrainingToolsprovide different interactive training activities subdivided by training of communication,basic language and special skills like the underlying principles of the SMCP.

As a result of these two complex training systems, MarineSofts TOME Test of Mari t imeEnglishwas developed. TOME is a test for officers and crew on vessels of any type and itassesses the language skills of mariners around the world. TOME in its complete form is com-prised of the linguistic content of FlexiMod and the maritime content of the SMCP.


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2. FlexiModEnglish for Mariners

As result of a joint venture between The Private Academy of Business and Technical Educa-tion and the MarineSoft GmbH, both located in Rostock, Germany, the courseware FlexiMod

English for Marinerswas developed.

Long experience in teaching courses in Maritime English, the analysis of the command of Mari-time English of different kinds of crew members as well as the demands of our international cli-ents (ship owners and maritime academies) have clearly shown that only a book, even if it is ofgood quality and serves all targets and items defined in a curriculum like the IMO Model Course3.17, is not sufficient to cover all the manifold

- organisational conditions- objectives requirements of different groups of learners as far as job requirements- subjective pre-conditions of the trainers/instructors- subjective pre-conditions of the learners as far as their level of English are concerned.

With FlexiMod English for Mariners we are able to assist maritime English teachers withcomprehensive courseware material for maritime English. The paperwork covers 20 Units forapproximately 90 hours of teaching (1 teaching hour corresponds to 45 minutes).

The courseware was developed under two main aspects:

The linguistic aspect follows a multi-syllabus approach that integrates the three languagesystems (grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation) with practice of the four languagecommunication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Each of the units considersthis approach and is subdivided into exercises to practice these skills. The courseware is ac-

companied by a CD ROM with listening exercises for each unit. For teaching purposes the ma-terial is structured into instructor information, worksheets, worksheets with solutions, handoutsand tests. Two kinds of tests are prepared for use: knowledge-based tests for testing grammarand vocabulary and skill-based tests like listening or writing tests.

The second aspect is the maritime content. It includes generalised maritime topics, most ofwhich will be relevant to all trainees, however, the instructor may want to adapt, extend or sup-plement the maritime topics to suit the particular needs of the trainees.


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In correspondence to Core Section 1 of IMOs Maritime English Course 3.17 maritime topics areas follows:

Part 1

Unit 1 That's methe sailor

Unit 2 That's my job

Unit 3 That's my vessel

Unit 4 Thats for our safety

Unit 5 That's our voyage

Unit 6 That's the right way

Unit 7 That's my free time

Part 2

Unit 8 What is he doing there?

Unit 9 Would you like some more?

Unit 10 What assistance is required? Unit 11 How many cubic metres cargo space are required?

Unit 12 What are your specifications?

Unit 13 What about the passengers?

Unit 14 What is the weather like?

Part 3

Unit 15 I left the bridge as usual at midnight

Unit 16 I did not transmit a distress alert

Unit 17 I require medical assistance

Unit 18 I haven't inspected the engine yet Unit 19 I would like to confirm in written form

Unit 20 I read you good

FlexiMod is deliverable as:

Computer Based Training or Web Based Training (controlled by a Learning Management System)

o including teachers manual (incl. solutions + Audio CD).


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2.1 Unit 4That is for our safety Example

Topic: Describing location and purpose of safety equipment

Hours: 3

Objectives

Targets Topics

Grammara) Preposition of placeb) Repetition there is/there are and preposition of

place

Vocabulary

a) Safety equipmentb) Checking the conditions of the safety equipmentc) Places on a vessel

d) Parts of a roome) Furniture

Phonology a) Word stress

Communication Skills

a) Listening: Making a crew member familiar with thesafety equipment

b) Writing: The condition of safety equipment and whathas to be done.

c) Reading: Survival equipmentd) Speaking: What about the safety equipment on

board of your vessel?

SMCPa) SMCP B4.1.1 Conduct of Passengers on Boardb) SMCP B4.1.2 Briefing on Safety Regulations, Pre-

ventive Measures and Communication

Recommended sequence in the learning and teaching process

Safety equipment

Vocabulary: a) Safety equipment;Phonology: a) Words stress;Grammar: b) Repetition there is/there areand prepositionof place

Making a crew member familiarwith the safety equipment

Communication skills: a) Listening

Checking the conditions of the

safety equipment

Vocabulary: b) Condition of a) Safety equipment

Communication skills: b) WritingPlaces on the vessel Vocabulary: c) Places on the vessel

Locations on the vessel Grammar: a) Prepositions of place

Survival equipmentCommunication skills: c) Reading;SMCP: Extra text for reading

Rooms and furnitureVocabulary: Parts of a room and furnitureGrammar: b) Repetition there is/there areand prepositionof place

What about the safety equipmenton board of your vessel?

Communication skills: d) Speaking

SMCPB4.1.1 Conduct of Passengers on Board;B4.1.2 Briefing on Safety Regulations, PreventiveMeasures and Communication


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The following pictures are taken from MarineSofts Learning Management System.

Example picturefrom FlexiMod CBT version


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3. SMCP Training Tool s

Based on realistic scenarios of ship navigation and operation, the training system offers differ-ent interactive training activities subdivided by training of communication, basic language and

special skills like the underlying principles of the SMCP.

There are two components to work with the training program - individual and group learning.

MarineSofts SMCP Training Toolsutilise modern and effective learning methods in a flexibleenvironment, independent of local and temporal limitations. Therefore, it is well suited for self-study, as well as group training, with the evaluation of participants by means of tests or a train-er.

Due to the multinational nature of the shipping and maritime industry, on-board training in Eng-lish language, standard communication and technical competency according to the IMO ModelCourses will become more and more important to ensure effective ship operation and improve

on-board safety.

To be a successful competitor in the international seafaring means to take responsible action inaccordance with the current maritime requirements and demands.

The training system contains tools, which help the trainee to obtain necessary information toutilise the needed phrases and scenarios - through the following training parts:

Basic Dri l l Part A

Basic Dri l l Part B

Content Training

App l icat ion Training Mult imedia Training

SMCP Ass essment

The trainee's progress throughout the learning courses is stored in a SMCP database and can

be evaluated immediately by a trainer.


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The full course package consists of the basic drill of the standard phrases, application and mul-timedia scenarios, exercises for the training of special content and initial assessment tests.

According to the personal preconditions of trainees it is recommended to carry out the trainingprocess within two phases. Basically students have to drill this specialised Standard MarineCommunication Vocabulary.

Multimedia communication modules are implemented in the system to enable intensive listeningand speaking activities. After that training trainees should be able to react orally by using giveninformation in accordance with different routine and distress situations. The trainees can makefamiliar themselves with the contexts of real life-based scenarios (multimedia scenarios) duringthe second phase (e.g. role-play scenario Approaching port).

The training concept can be used in particular to refresh or study Maritime English, for the train-ing of standard maritime vocabulary, pronunciation and the drill of specific grammar and contenttopics. A sophisticated skill of Maritime English is an essential precondition for the right com-prehension of tasks and instructions for other training forms like GMDSS or simulation based

engine training.

3.1 Basi c Dril l Part A

Covering the revised SMCP textbook Basic Drill Part Ais designed to teach and train the ba-sics, which determine the use of the SMCP. The training is focussed on the drill of maritime vo-cabulary and phrases structure.Learning forms like multiple choice, fill in or drag & drop ques-tions offer a widespread range of interactions for the user. Each phase can be used inde-pendently of each other.

In compliance with the mandatory part Aof the SMCP these courses are available:

General Procedures

External Communication Phrases

A1 Distress Traffic

A2 Urgency Traffic

A3 Safety Communications

A4 Pilotage

A5 Specials

A6 Vessel Traffic Service

A7 Standard GMDSS Messages

A8 On-Board Communication Phrases

Course overview


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Navigation page

A1 Distress Traff ic

Dist ress Commun icat ion

Exampl e page

A1 Distress Traff icDist ress Commu nicat ion

Fire, Explo sion


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3.2 Basi c Dril l Part B

Two learning modes are includedtraining and test.

The training mode allows to work through an exercise/lesson as often as needed by a trainee.Immediate feedback is given within the training mode. Additionally each text phrase has asound version using a natural voice in Basic Drill Part A and a computer generated voice in

Basic Drill Part B.A maritime glossary describing and explaining most of the technical terms in English is alwaysusable. Each lesson finishes with a brief test.

In addition to the mandatory part A the followingcourses are available too:

On-board Communication Phrases

B1 Operative Ship Handling

B2 Safety on Board

B3 Cargo and Cargo Handling

B4 Passenger Care

Train ing m ode for topic Passenger Care

Attending to Passengers in an Emergency


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3.2.1 Interact ive learning -form s for tra in ing mod e

Train ing m ode for top ic Passenger Care - a com-

binat ion of drag & drop and m ult ip le-choice

techniques

Training mo de for topic Message Markers -

Fil l in template

Training mo de for topic Passeng er Care - a typi-

cal mult ip le choice quest ion


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Exampl e of an evaluation page (Quiz Summary)

Scor ing of the resul ts

Train ing m ode for topic Message Marker -

Drag & drop techniques


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3.3 Content Train ing

This training part is dedicated mainly to the training of selected single topics. Basically the un-derlying principles of the SMCP and their specialties compared with general English should be

explored and trained with the help of these modules.

Topics, which can be trained, are:

Principle 1 KISS = Keep It Short and Simple,

Principle 2 Avoid synonyms and give preference to words with Latin roots,

Principle 3 Avoid contracted forms,

Principle 4Fully worded answers,

Message Markero for applying Message Markers in the right way,o for building correct instructions,

Vocabulary trainer for maritime nouns, verbs and adjectives


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3.4 App l icat ion Train ing/Mult imedia Train ing

The Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Module is suitable for the training of persons such as VTSoperators and navigators in the Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP). Based on

standard situations in ship-to-shore, ship-to-ship and on-board communication various situa-tions have been created to train listening and speaking abilities in particular. Aiming to foster theability to apply the phrases in the right context, real communication behaviour is trained.Comparable to the basic training design every application training scenario covers a listeningtest to assess trainees understanding of the situation.

Arriving the point of listening training the user/trainee can decide between two training proce-dures.

First one should listen to the whole communication regarding the activities happened within thisscene and try to understand them.

If it is too difficult to understand what was happened the user/trainee can choose the secondway and start the text-based communication to follow the dialogues step by step.Each spoken text can be activated immediately after each other or has to be built.

Start ing Screen

A short introduction informs about the situa-tion/actions happened in this scenario.

Single scenario

Necessary facts and activities are ex-plained here.


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Comm unicat ion tra in ing

(Multimedia modules)

The short text below the picture sums up theactivities and facts, to carry out a role-play.

As it is highly important to apply thephrases in the right manner; it is just soimportant to understand them exactly.Therefore listening tests have been in-cluded to evaluate listening comprehen-sion. Each module covers a listening

test, which based on the former dia-logues trained in this module.

Text-based com mun icat ion tra in ing(Application training)

The short text below the picture explainshow to build up the text-based communica-tion.


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3.4.1 Rout ine Commu nicat ion Scenarios

The following scenarios are offered forRoutine Communication training on-board and ashore:

Approaching port

Approaching port consists of an introduction to the basic situationas well as a description of seven different situations during the pro-cedure Approaching port. Each situation comprises the correspond-ing on-board and external communication.

Leaving port

Leaving port combines the introduction situation with five communi-cation situations, which are mainly external communication situa-tions completed by necessary on-board communication.

Pilotage

Pilotage combines the introduction situation with eleven communi-cation scenes mainly describing the external communication be-tween ship and shore, ship and pilot boat, ship and port controlcompleted by on-board communication between pilot and crew.

Tug Assistance

The module Tug Assistance describes within six situations an ar-rangement of berthing under tug assistance. The main emphasishas been put on the communication between the ship and port con-trol facilities as well as the ship and the tugs.


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Passeng er Care

Passenger Care combines the introduction with six single commu-nication scenes. They mainly describe the on-board communicationbetween the Captain, the officers and passengers. The phrases ofthis module should be used by Masters, officers and crew membersof passenger ships and ferries to inform the passengers about safetyaspects and to organise their conduct in case of an emergency.

3.4.2 Distress Commu nicat ion Scenarios

The Distress Communication part covers the modules:

Fire on Board

Fireon Board consists of one introduction and seven communica-tion scenes. According to international regulations all passengersmust be assembled in a drill, which has to take place within 24 hoursafter leaving port and have to be informed on safety aspects in caseof an emergency. This module helps to train all the phrases neededto inform the passengers in a correct manner.

Search and Rescue

Search and Rescue combines the introduction situation with twelvesingle situations mainly describing the distress communicationamong ships participating in a search and rescue operation. Theintroduction to each situation is given by VTS reporting proceduresas the identification by radar, sailing plans or position reports. Thismodule aims for a good emergency preparation of the captain andhis crew to use these phrases in an emergency correctly and withouthesitation. The fate of ships and their crew may fate on this.

Collision

Collision consists of eleven situations. The content describes a co l-lision between the vessels Artic Light and Mustang as well ascommunication with Vessel Traffic Station/Hamburg Port Control.This module includes external communication, on-board communi-cation and emergency steps to master the situation.


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3.5 SMCP Ass essment

This training part serves mainly the purpose of self-evaluation. Therefore several test topics arepre-defined to build individual multiple-choice tests. The trainee/user can choose between the

number of ten to fifty questions to generate a global or a specific test from the following sub-jects:

Global Assessment

Distress Communication

Routine Communication

Standard Orders

The test questions are built in a random order. All questions are chosen from a data pool ofabout 1500 questions.


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3.6 Trainin g Package

The SMCP Training Tools are available as single and network version.

The SMCP Training Package contains the following training parts:

SMCP Phrases, of Part Aand Part B including maritime vocabulary, structure, grammar ando SMCP Procedures, Spelling,o SMCP Distress Urgency Safety Signals,o SMCP Message Marker,o SMCP Responses,o SMCP Numbers, Positions, Bearings.

ContentPackage includingo SMCPunderlying principles(four modules)o SMCP vocabularytrainer (nouns, verbs and adjectives)

Application Scenarios, for Routine and Distress Communication, for self-study purposes ofSMCP structure (applied in conjunction with maritime scenarios)(all application scenarios include a listening test)

o Approaching Port,o Leaving Port,o Tug Assistance,o Pilotage,o Passenger Care,o Fire on Board,o Search and Rescue,o Collision.

Multimedia Scenarios, for Routine and Distress Communication, especially designed forclassroom training and shouting lessons

o Approaching Port,o Leaving Port,o Tug Assistance,o Pilotage,o Passenger Care,o Fire on Board,o Search and Rescue,o Collision.

SMCP Assessmentwitho Global Assessment test for mandatory SMCP part,o Routine Communication test,o Distress Communication test,o Standard Orders test.

The Network Version also includes a

Course Management System(CMS) for administration of:o Courses,o Students,

o Result administration,o Additional reports,o Certificates.


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4. TOME - Test of Marit ime Eng lish

TOMETest of Maritime English is a test for officers and crew on vessels of any type.It has been developed in order to assess the language skills of Mariners around the world.

TOMEin its complete form consists of three main sections:

Section 1: Listening Comprehension Section 2: Reading Comprehension Section 3: Mastering of SMCP (Standard Marine Communication Phrases)

As TOME is a complex test,

it can be used in three different formats:- for crew members 1 (low format = 33 tasks in each section),- for crew members 2 (medium format = 66 tasks in each section),- for officers (full format = 99 tasks in each section),

the skills to be tested can be selected:- you can choose either Listening, Reading and SMCP at

Basic Level, Intermediate Level or Advanced Level.


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The following skills and topics will be tested:

Topics

Listening and Reading Personal information Vessel and crew Giving locations Routine operation on board Safety equipment Emergency situations Cargo handling Passenger care Vessel specifications Reporting events and accidents VHF messages Written forms of communication

SMCP Generals Message Markers Responses Distress/Urgency/Safety Communication VTS Communication Cargo and cargo handling Passenger Care

Skills

Grammar Pronouns Short answers Prepositions and conjunctions Tenses: Present, Past, Present Perfect Question and Negation Adjective and adverb Imperatives Passenger care Engine parts

Vocabulary

Adjectives of nationality Spelling Verbs of work routine, maintenance of the engine Safety equipment and its conditions Route and directions Emergency situations Verbs describing accidents Cargo handling


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4.1 TOME Ap pro val Cert if icate


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5. System Requirements

The following system requirements have to be fulfilled:

5.1 FlexiModEngl ish for Mariners

1. English Operating System Windows 7

2. Internet Explorer Version 7.0

3. Processor: minimum Pentium 4, 1,2 GHz

4. Free HD memory: minimum 300 MB

5. RAM: minimum 512 MB

6. Screen resolution: 1024 x 768 Pixel and 16 Bit colours

7. Other requirements: CD-ROM Drive, Printer

5.2 SMCP Train ing Tools

IMPORTANT:

When you want to use more than 10 clients running at the same time a Windows Server Oper-ating System is required.




4. Free HD memory: minimum 1,0 GB


6. Screen resolution: 1024 x 768 Pixel and 16 Bit colours

7. Other requirements: CD-ROM Drive, latest Acrobat Reader, Printer


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5.3 TOMETest of Mari t ime Eng l ish

IMPORTANT:

If TOME is used as network version a network bandwidth of 100 Mbit or higher is required.




4. Free HD memory: minimum 200 MB


6. Screen resolution: 1024 x 768 Pixel and 16/32 Bit colours

7. Other requirements: CD-ROM Drive, latest Acrobat Reader, Printer

For further information please contact:

MarineSoft GmbHFriedrich-Barnewitz-Str. 218119 RostockGermany

Phone: +49 381 12835-0Fax: +49 381 12835-55Email: [email protected]: www.marinesoft.de
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