MarTEL - Maritime Tests of English Language
At the time of the project’s proposal, there was no international or European standard
for Maritime English. The MarTEL partnership was created in order to respond to
the need (identified by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in 2006) for
a standard of Maritime English to be established. Through transfer of innovation
from existing English Language standards and Maritime English model courses, the
MarTEL partnership created a set of Maritime English Language tests for seafarers
at all stages of their careers, from cadet to senior officer, which incorporated
the IMO’s Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP).
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MarTEL Plus - Maritime Tests of English Language Plus
The MarTEL Plus project is concerned with the transfer of knowledge, gained during
the MarTEL project, into new and innovative media, features and materials. The 22
member partnership, which comprises of prestigious establishments such as maritime
universities, academies and associations from 11 European countries, will contribute
a wealth of knowledge and experience to the MarTEL plus project. MarTEL plus will
complete the MarTEL standards, thus enabling them to be adopted throughout Europe,
with the ultimate aim of improving safety at sea.
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CAPTAINS - Communication and Practical Training in Applied Nautical Studies
CAPTAINS (Communication and Practical Training in Applied Nautical Studies) is an EU Leonardo Transfer
of Innovation project which aims to make a significant contribution to maritime education and training.
The project will collate existing knowledge regarding linguistic, paralinguistic, and cultural issues
that act as barriers in communication on board multi-nationally crewed ships, and create interactive
online communication training courses for seafarers.
The CAPTAINS project will contribute to an enhanced safety at sea culture by providing a means for seafarers
to improve their English language communication skills. The partnership will transfer innovation by combining
advanced e-learning and collaboration tools with interactive rich media learning contents, taking into
consideration scenario-based and experiential learning.
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