UNIT 1

1. Welcome here on board

Communication Skills : Listening

a. Listen to the text.

CD 1, Track 1

2nd Officer: Good afternoon, Captain. I am your new 2nd officer.

Captain: Good afternoon, welcome on board.
2nd Officer: Thank you. My name is John, Peter John.
Captain: Good. But which one is your family name now?
2nd Officer: My first name is Peter and my family name is John.
Captain: OK. Where are you from Mr. John?
2nd Officer: From the U.K.
Captain: Ah, British. The Island is big, where from exactly?
2nd Officer: The place is called Landudno.
Captain: Oh my goodness, how do you spell that name?
2nd Officer: It is a Welsh name. That’s L-l-a-n-d-u-d-n-o.
Captain: Great. We have another Brit on Board: the chief engineer.
His name is Manning.
2nd Officer: Yes, I know him. We come from the same Maritime Academy.
Captain: Mr. John, how old are you?
2nd Officer: 38
Captain: I see. And have you got a family?
2nd Officer: Yes, I’m married and I’ve got 4 children: 3 girls and a little boy.
Captain: It’s quite a big family, isn’t it. Have you got your seaman’s book?
2nd Officer: Yes, sir. Here you are.
Captain: Good. Everything is OK. Here you are. Oh, let me just jot down your
seaman’s book number in my crew list. What was it?
2nd Officer: It is R65768223
Captain: Ok. That is all just now. The Chief Mate is on the bridge at the moment.
Speak to him as soon as you can, please. Wish you good luck for your first watch.
See you.
2nd Officer: Ok. See you later.

b. Answer the questions.

1. What is Mr. John’s position on board?
2. What is his first name?
3. Where is he from?
4. What is he name of his home town?
5. Who is Mr. Manning?
6. Where did Mr. John meet Mr. Manning?
7. How old is Mr. John?
8. What about his children?
9. What is his seaman’s book number?

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2. Numbers
a. Study and complete this table of numbers.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
oh, one two three four five six seven eight nine
zero

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22

30 31 32

40 41 42 43

50 51 52 53 54

60 61 62 63 64 65

70 71 72 73 74 75 76

80 84 85 86 87

90 95 96 97 98 99

100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109

1000

b. Listen to the speaker and write down the numbers in the table below.
CD 1, Track 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Numbers

Prices

Dates

c. When speaking in maritime context you should consider:

► Numbers are to be spoken in separate digits: for 150 say One-five-zero
for 2.5 say Two decimal five or two point five
►Note: When rudder angles e.g. in wheel orders are given, say “fifteen” for 15
say “twenty” for 20
►Now read these sentences.
Dangerous wreck in position 15 degrees 34 minutes North 061 degrees 20 minutes West.
My present speed is 14 knots
My draft is 12.6
Wheel order: “Starboard 25”

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3. The English Alphabet
a. Study the letters

Letter Word Letter Word

A Alpha N November
B Bravo O Oscar
C Charlie P Papa
D Delta Q Quebec
E Echo R Romeo
F Foxtrot S Sierra
G Golf T Tango
H Hotel U Uniform
I India V Victor
J Juliet W Whisky
K Kilo X X-ray
L Lima Y Yankee
M Mike Z Zulu

b. Spell your name, your hometown and country and the name of your vessel.

4. Short Answer
a. Study these rules
When answering with Yes or No, we usually repeat the first word in the question.
Can I help you? Yes, you can/ No, you can’t
Is he ready? Yes, he is/ No, he isn’t

b. Give a short answer to these questions

1. Are you the Chief Engineer?
2. Is your master over 50?
3. Are you from Italy?
4. Do you like your job?
5. Does the second mate watch tv everyday?

5. Personal Information Form

Fill in this form

Personal Information Form

Name of Vessel …………………………………………….

Surname………………………… First Name ………………………………..
Date of Birth ………………………… Age ………………………………..
Place of Birth Town …………………….. Country ………………………..
Nationality ………………………… Country of Residence ………………………..
Full Residential Address ………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………… Postcode ………………………………..
Marital Status □ married □ never married
□ separated □ divorced
No. of Children ………………………………..
Seaman’s Book Number ………………………..
Job ………………………………….

Emergency contact
Name …………………….. Phone ……………………. Relation …………………………
Address ………………………………………………………………………………………
City ………………………. Country …………………….. Postcode ………………………

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6. Simple Present
a. Study the table about Simple Present

The time before NOW NOW The time after NOW

Past Present Future

The Simple Present

We use Simple Present when we want to describe:

 a fact or a state
 a general truth
 habitual activities

b. Now complete these SMCP by filling in the correct form of the verb be

be Statement Question
Positive Negative
Short form Short form
singular I am I’m I am not I’m not
You are you’re you are not you aren’t
He is he’s he is not he isn’t
She is she’s she is not she isn’t
It is it’s it is not it isn’t

plural We are we’re we are not we aren’t

You are you’re you are not you aren’t
They are They’re they are not they aren’t

c. Complete these SMCP by filling in the correct form of be.

Also check Principle 3 of the SMCP: Avoid contracted forms

Questions

1. Where …..the fire?

2. ………..dangerous goods on fire?
3. ……….you on even keel?
4. ………..the depth of water sufficient in position XY?
5. ………. The vessel seaworthy?

Positive Statements

1. I ……… in danger of capsizing – list increasing.

2. MV JANE ……….. under attack of pirates.
3. Yes, I ……… on even keel.
4. We ………..aground.
5. Yes, I ……..ready for the helicopter.

Negative Statements

1. No, dangerous goods ………….on fire.

2. No, fire ……….. under control.

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 3. No, the depth of water ……………sufficient in position XY.
4. No, the vessel ……………..seaworthy yet.
5. MAYDAY position …………….correct.
d. Study the table about the forms of verb have
have Statement Question
Positive Negative
Short form Short form
singular I have I’ve I have not I haven’t
You have you’ve you have not you haven’t
He has he’s he has not he hasn’t
She has she’s she has not she hasn’t
It has it has it has not it hasn’t

plural We have we’ve we have not we haven’t

You have you’ve you have not you haven’t
They have They’ve they are not they haven’t

e. Complete these SMCP by filling in the correct form of verb have.

Also check Principle 3 of the SMCP: Avoid contracted forms.

Questions
1. ……… you ……. doctor on board?
2. What problems …………MV. Kate ………..?
3. ……….you ……… any list?
4. ……… you ………a bow thruster or stern thruster?
5. ……….you ………an automatic pilot?
6. ………the radar ……….. any blind sector?

Positive Statements
1. MV Kate ………dangerous list to port side.
2. I ……….problems with steering gear.
3. I ……….damage below waterline.
4. We …………two bow thrusters.
5. We ………..radio contact with rescue craft.
6. Yes, the radar ………blind sector from 12 to 16 degrees and from 123 to 125 degrees.

Negative Statements
1. No, we …………………..an automatic pilot.
2. No, we ………………….bow thruster.
3. No, the radar ……………………..any blind sectors.

7. Who? Whom? Whose

a. Study this Table of Pronouns

Pronoun Who? Whom? Whose?

Singular
I I like Jack He likes me He is my boss
You You are qualified Good for you What’s your qualification?
He He works for MOL Give him my address His vessel is in London.
She She is a doctor I like her Her treatment is good.
It It is my car I don’t need it any longer. Its brakes don’t work
properly.
Plural
We We meet you at 6.00 Please show us round Our interest is the engine
You When do you come? I’ll help you Where are your
colleagues?
They They are on the bridge. I’m cooking for them These are their cabins.

b. Complete the sentences by filling in the pronoun.

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 1. I: Can you show …………the device, please?
2. I: This is not ………seaman’s book.
3. You: When is ………..next contact with VTS?
4. You: Sorry, I can’t understand ………It’s too noisy.
5. He: I can’t remember ………….name.
6. He: I don’t want to give ………all details.
7. She: I told ……… a lot about our voyage.
8. She: She gave me ………..address.
9. It: I’m looking for my torch. Where is ………?
10. It: Please write down this message. …….. content is important.
11. We: There was some trouble with ………….main engine.
12. We: Can you help ………, please. It’s urgent.
13. They: Can I test ………..now?
14. They: We will join …………..in …………search.

c. Fill in the missing pronouns.

1. He looks like his father and his children look like ……..
2. They are very angry about the trouble, and I must say I can understand ………..very well.
3. Here is a new overall. Can I try ………on?
4. Here is the kit. ……….handle is broken.
5. How are your colleagues? - ……………are very well, thanks. Say hello to ……. .from me.
6. The captain would like us to have dinner with ………….tomorrow.
7. I’ve got three lovely children. Would you like to have a look at ……….. photos?
8. Tell him to do it immediately. It’s ………job.

8. From the nation to the nationality

a. Have a look at the flags and fill in the missing adjectives.

1. The Chief Mate is from Argentina. He is ………………….

2. Our 2nd Officer is from Belgium. He is ……………………

3. The Pumpman is from Brazil. He is ………………………

4. The Carpenter is from Cambodia. He is …………………

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5. The Chief Engineer is from Canada. He is ……………….

6. The Cook is from China. He is ……………………………

7. The Able Seamen are from Denmark. They are ………….

8. The 3rd Officer is from Egypt. He is ………………………

9. The 1st Engineer Officer is from Finland. He is ……………

10. The second Engineer Officer is from France. He is ………………….

11. The third Engineer Officer is from Germany. He is ………………..

12. The Electrician is from Greece. He is …………………………….

13. The Bosun is from Hungary. He is ………………………..

14. The Donkeymen are from India. They are ……………….

15. The Captain is from Indonesia. He is …………………….

16. The Chef is from Italy. He is …………………………….

17. The Assistant Cook is from Japan. He is …………………

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 18. The Stewardess is from Malaysia. He is …………………
..

19. The Deck Cadets are from Mexico. They are ………….,…………

20. The Engine Cadets are from Spain. They are ………………………

21. The Storekeeper is from United Kingdom. He is ……………………

22. The Oiler is from United States of America. He is ………………….

9. Introducing Myself

That’s me : That’s my vessel

 Name * My vessel’s name
 Family name spelt * Her call sign
 Home country/nationality * My Captain’s nationality
 Age * The crews’ nationalities
 Marital Status * My position on board
 Children (age) * My seaman book number
* My contact in case of emergency

Appendix 1

A. Introduction into Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP)

That means that all people being involved in communication
- from ship to shore
- from shore to vessel
- from ship to ship
- on board ship
Should use these standardizes phrases as often as possible as a safety language in relevant situations.

B. Why do we need SMCP?

1. We need SMCP to assist greater safety for navigation and to conduct of ship.
2. We need SMCP to standardize the language used in communication for navigation at sea.

C. Where do we need SMCP?

We need SMCP to standardize the language used in communication:
1. in port approaches.
2. in waterways.
3. in harbours.

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 4. on board with multi-lingual crews.

D. What do we use SMCP for?

We use them for external and on board-communication, therefore SMCP are divided in:
1. External Communication Phrases

ship to shore

shore to ship

ship to ship

2. On-board communication phrases used for communication on board with

multi-lingual crews

Appendix 2
SMCP – Generals: Numbers
When spelling, please note that:

1. A few digits and numbers have a modified pronunciation compared to general English
Number Spelling Pronunciation
0 Zero ZEERO
1 One WUN
2 Two TOO
3 Three TREE
4 Four FOWER
5 Five FIFE
6 Six SIX
7 Seven SEVEN
8 Eight AIT
9 Nine NINER
1000 Thousand TOUSAND
.
2. Numbers are to be spoken in separate digits: for 150 say One-five-zero
for 2.5 say Two decimal five or
two point five
Note: When rudder angles e.g. in wheel orders are given, say “fifteen” for 15

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 say “twenty” for 20

Task 1
Listen to the speaker and tick the number you’ve identified

Numbers Tick CD 1, Track 3

8.50
7.70
1.75
5.54
7.82
3.29
7.70
4.50
6.45
8.35

Task 2: Giving Positions

When latitude and longitude are used, these shall be expressed in degrees and minutes ( and decimals of a
minute if necessary), north or south of the Equator and east or west of Greenwich.

Example: “WARNING. Dangerous wreck in position 15 degrees 34 minutes north 061 degrees 29 minutes
west.”

Now listen to the speaker and tick the correct position. (CD 1, Track 5)

1. Sighted person in water

Tick
17º 35’ N 062º 28’ W
70º 35’ N 062º28’ W

2. Visibility Tick
54º 13’ N 012º 01’ E
54º 30’ N 012º 01’ E

3. Unknown Object Tick

54º 14’ N 011º 54’ E
54º 40’ N 011º54’ E

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4. Dangerous Wreck Tick
55º 30’ N 010º 55’ E
55º 13’ N 010º 55’ E

5. Leaking Pipeline
57º 23’ N 000º 15’ W
57º 23’ N 000º 50’ W

6. Crossing Traffic
63º 12’ N 004º 20’ W
36º 10’ N 004º 20’ W

7. Search
25º 23’ S 178º 17’ E
25º 23’ S 178º 70’ E

8. On fire after explosion

18º 27’ N 163º 15’ W
57º 23’ N 000º 50’ W

9. Collision
57º 23’ N 000º 15’ W
57º 23’ N 000º 50’ W

10. Depth of water

57º 23’ N 000º 15’ W
57º 23’ N 000º 50’ W

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Task 3 : Giving the time
Times should be expressed in the 24 hour UTC notation: If local time be use3d in ports or harbours it
should clearly be started.
Several vessels approached Warnemuende on Monday last week. They were recorded according to their
time of arrival. Somebody mixed the names and the times. Please listen carefully and correct these mistakes
by writing the right time into the right box.

Vessel Time given Correct time CD 1, Track 7

MV.Kate 1715 h MV.Kate arriving Warnemuende at 1930 h
MV Mette 1800 h MV.Mette arriving Warnemuende at 1200 h
MV.Hamburg 1930 h MV. Hamburg arriving Warnemuende at 1715 h
MV.Ruegen 0800 h MV.Ruegen arriving Warnemuende at 0800 h
MV.Helena 1200 h MV.Helena arriving Warnemuende at 0735 h
MV.Rude 0735 h MV.Rude arriving Warnemuende at 1800 h

Appendix 3
Generals : Spelling
Letter Word Letter Word

A Alpha N November
B Bravo O Oscar
C Charlie P Papa
D Delta Q Quebec
E Echo R Romeo
F Foxtrot S Sierra
G Golf T Tango
H Hotel U Uniform
I India V Victor
J Juliet W Whisky
K Kilo X X-ray
L Lima Y Yankee
M Mike Z Zulu

Spell your name, your hometown and country and the name of your vessel.

Task 1
a) In which situation is it necessary to spell ? Find the right situations. Mark them true
or false. I am required to spell names, call sign, facts etc. In these situations
True False
When VTS asks for information
When the Captain gives order to reduce speed
When handing over the watch
When contacting another vessel
When giving information about my vessel
When it is not possible to understand a message
When instructing the chief engineer to increase speed
When informing the passengers
When arriving at the port of destination for the first time
When briefing the crew

b) What are these letters ? Spell them aloud and let the speaker check

F Z O S P E H F W K T X Y

Task 2
a) Listen to speaker and write down the words which have been spelt.
CD 1, Track 9 Word
1
2

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4
5
6
7
8
9
10

b) Listen to the speaker giving abbreviations. Write the letters down and tick the correct meaning of
abbreviation.

CD 1, Track 11 Abbreviation Meaning Tick

Estimated time of destruction
1
Estimated time of departure
Global positioning system
2
General position safety
Rescue co – ordination center
3
Rescue co – operation center
Search and rescue
4
Search action ready
Vessel Transfer system
5
Vessel Traffic system
Co- ordinator surface
6
Common shipping system
Not under command
7
Non-union company
Over sea communication
8
On-scene commander
Universal time co-ordinated
9
Under tug command
Co-ordination point alfa
10
Closest point of approach

Task 3
a) What are the flag states ? Listen to the speaker and write the abbreviations down. Then add the
full name of the country.
CD 1, Track 12 Abbreviation Name of country

b) Spell these call sign and listen to the speaker for confirmation
CD 1, Track 13
SSEM
SQTD
DGCR
ESEG
PDHX
UBBW
GBCF
TSLQ

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OIXT

c) Spell these names of vessel and listen to speaker for confirmation

CD 1, Track 14
BERLIN
ARKONA
STUBNITZ
HAMBURG
VICTORIA
MARINA
ANTARES
MANTINIA
HELENA
Task 4
a) What are these words ? Listen to the speaker and write down the words.
Then match them with their definition by ticking

Example :
Bravo Oscar Whisky BOW It is something to eat
The front part of a vessel √
A round object

CD 1, Track 15 Word Definition Tick

Port in Sweden
Commander of a Vessel
Part of an engine
Indication how deep it’s from
waterline to keel
Moving of an anchor
A seamark
Facilities
Type of structure
The load
Not rusting material
A net
Type of ship
The kitchen on board ship
A kind of fish
An inner organ of human being

b) which phrases are hidden ? Listen to the speaker and write the phrases down
CD 1, Track 17 ?? Phrases ??
1

2
3

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 UNIT 2

1. That’s my job

Study the list of jobs below

Master

Deck Engine Room Catering

Chief Mate Chief Engineer Service Manager

Second Mate Chef

Third Mate Captain’s Steward

Radio First Engineer

Officer Second Engineer

Cook
Assistant Cook
Steward/Stewardess
Shop Assistant
Multi Purpose Rating
Licenced
Electrician
Boatswain (Bosun) Cleaner
Engine Room Rating

Able Seaman
Carpenter Motorman
Deck Rating Greaser
Ordinary Seaman Donkeyman

2. Checking the Crew List

Listen to the conversation and fill in the list. (CD 1, Track 18)
Name First Rank Nationality Age/ Work
Name Date of Experience
Birth
1.

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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

3. Telling the Time

What’s the time, please?

a. Read these times

Example: It’s a quarter past 4 am or It’s four-fifteen am

04:15 07:07 12:28 15:56 17:00

21:45 14:09 23:07 22:18 11:47
01:45 02:13 23:59 04:45 19:00
13.49 16:35 00:10 24:00 23:07
20:15 13:58 08:05 06:35 05:45

b. Listen to the times of arrival and departure of vessel. In each case click arrival or departure
and fill in the time.

Name of Vessel Arrival / Departure Click Time

Arrival ______
Departure
Arrival ______
Departure
Arrival ______
Departure
Arrival ______
Departure
Arrival ______
Departure
Arrival ______
Departure
Arrival ______
Departure
Arrival ______
Departure
Arrival ______
Departure

4. Work Routines
Grammar: a) Simple Present Tense; Vocabulary
b) My daily Routine

a. Study the table about the forms of verbs in Simple Present.

Statement Question
Positive Negative
Short form
Singular I work I do not work I don’t work

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 You work You do not work You don’t work
He works He does not work He doesn’t work
She works She does not work She doesn’t work
It works It does not work It doesn’t work

plural We work We do not work

You work You do not work
They work They do not

b. Look at the pictures and make sentences about people’s daily routine.
Example: I get up at 5.00 every morning
05:00 06:00 14:00 Time
Routine Picture

Get up Drink coffee Have lunch Routine Activity

I The Captain The Bosun Person

15:00 19:00 21:00 22:00

Play football Study Watch tv Go to bed

My sister Thomas Jones James

5. Ordinal Numbers
a. Study the ordinal numbers
Ordinal Word
Number
1st first
2nd second
3rd third
4th forth
5th fifth
6th sixth
7th seventh
8th eight
9th ninth
10th tenth
20th twentieth
21st twenty-first
32nd thirty-second
43rd forty-third
54th fifty-forth

b. Read the phrases while listening to the speaker. Then tick true or false. (CD 1, Track 20)

True False
January the 4th

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The 3rd officer
On the 5th deck
On 15th February
On the 7th floor
The 6th switch
The 2nd Assistant Engineer
The 1st shift
The 5th meal
Every 2nd crew member
On the 10th each month
The 23rd position on the list
The 20th edition of the chart
The 8th test run

6. Giving the Date

Vocabulary: a) Giving the date; Grammar
b) Ordinal numbers

a) Study this table.

The forms in which you write and speak a date are different.
You write You say
The next meeting is on The next meeting is on
Monday, 3 Feb 2009 Monday, the 3rd of February 2009.

b) Have a look at this calendar; study the days of the week.

c) Say what the person has to do on the days marked in the calendar below.
d) Have a look at your calendar and say what you have to do in the next 4 weeks.

February 2009

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
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345
Mother’s birthday6789
Crew meeting
4 p.m
1011
Have dinner with family1213
Pay the telephone bill1415
Go to Singapore16
Have meeting with Mr. Chan
9 a.m
17
Fly home18
Internal audit19
Report on audit20212223
External Audit
24252627
farewell party for Steven28
Go for holiday

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7. Dates all the year round
Communication skills : c) Speaking; Vocabulary : e) Giving the date
a. Study the months of the years.
b. Give the 12 dates of a calendar.
c. Invent as much as you can about 5 events given in the dates below.

JANUARY FEBRUARY MAY

6 28 29
Start of winter holidays until Dad’s 50th birthday My child’s 2nd birthday
end of the month

MARCH APRIL JUNE

8 21 9
wedding day moving house Star of final examination

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

13 17 11
Summer holiday Independence day The most memorable day in
my life

OCTOBER NOPEMBER DECEMBER

3 22 31
National holiday The first sailing on my sea project The new year eve

8. My daily work routine and my holiday routines

Communication Skills : c) Speaking

a. Study this expression

Lia : What month is this month ?
Ani : This month is March ?
Lia : Good, What is the special events in Your country on this month ?
Ani : Usually the Moslem celebrate the Prophet’s birthday
Lia : What month is next month ?
Ani : Well, next month is April
Lia : How about last month, What month was last month ?
Ani : Last month was February
Lia : What month is the next two months ?
Ani : The next two months must be may ?

b. Interview your partner about his daily routine on board and on a day when he is at home for
holiday. Makes notes about what he is saying. Then report your finding to the group.

9. Reading

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 THE CREWS AND THEIR WORK

In the mechanically driven ship the crew may be divided into the navigating staff such as the
Captain , the Mates, the sailors or deckhands; then the technical staff such as the engineers,
the foreman, the oilers or greasers, the donkeyman, and the engine room storekeeper. Finally
the catering staff as the cook with his assistants, depending upon the number of persons who
must be fed.

The Captain or Master, the Mates, the Engineers, and the radio officers together form the officers of a ship.

The Captain is a person who commands the ship. The Mates are the officers who are in
charge of laying out the various ship’s courses, steering and looking after the loading and unloading cargoes
when the ship is in port. The deck crews as they are known are the sailors or deckhands.

The engineers look after the engines of the vessel, not just the propelling machinery, but all the other
auxiliary machinery as well. In case of engine trouble they must be able to carry out temporary repairs.
Therefore a workshop is arranged in the engine room, with all kinds of tools and machines, which the
engineers must be able to operate and use. They are assisted by foreman, greasers, and donkeymen who are
known as the engine room crew.

Finally the radio officer is the man who takes care of the communications to the outside world.

a. Answer these questions

1. Who are the members of the navigating staff?
2. Who are the members of the engineering staff?
3. Who are the officers of the ship?
4. What is the radio officer’s duty on board ship?

b. Match these crews and their job descriptions

a. Firemen k. Radio Officer
b. Crew l. Cadets
c. Chief Engineer m. Boatswain (Bosun)
d. Electrician n. Master
e. Purser o. Second Mate
f. Able-bodied seaman p. Helmsmen
g. Chief Mate (Chief Officer)
h. Chief Cook and Assistans
i. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Engineers
j. Chief Steward

1. All personnel on board ship. ___________

2. The men who are in charge of extinguishing fire. _________
3. The officer in charge, commanding officer, or Captain of the ship. _________
4. The person second in command of the ship under a Master; supervises the operations of the deck
department and is responsible for the vessel’s cargo. ___________
5. The officer in deck department who assists with the navigation of the ship and oversees the vessel’s
safety equipment. ___________
6. The senior person in the deck department; supervises other crew in the department under the chief
mate’s orders. ___________
7. One who works under the officers in the deck department, steers the ship, and performs tasks such
as docking and maintenance. ________________

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 8. The officer in charge of the engine department and all of the engine room crews and equipments.
_______________
9. The certificated officers of the engine department who work under the Chief Engineer, standing
watches and supervising the operation of the ship’s propulsion machinery and auxiliary
machinery. ____________________
10. The crew member responsible to the Chief Engineer for the maintenance and operation of all
electrical equipment. _____________________
11. The person in charge of the catering department. ___________________
12. The crew members charged with responsibility for preparing all food served aboard the vessel.
13. The staff officer responsible for all communication while at sea. _______________
14. All personnel who steer the vessel during the sea voyage. _________________
15. The staff officer who handles the paperwork and records for a Master of the ship. _________
16. The personnel in training to be deck officers or engineering officers. ________________

Unit 3

1. Types of vessels

Vocabulary: Types of vessels

Communication Skills: Reading

a) Look at the pictures and the word list and the correct type of vessel (1-9) below each
picture.

1. Refrigerated Ship 2. Roll On Roll Off 3. Container Ship

4. Bulk Carrier 5. LNG Tanker Ship 6. General cargo vessel

7. Passenger Ship 8. Tanker 9. Ferry

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 b) Read these texts carefully and find the type of vessel that goes with each text.

These ships are often smaller ships. Their cargoes are from many different types
like tinned food, timber, steel bars, grain sacks, consumer goods on cardboard
boxes, etc.
This vessel has its own cargo loading gear, cranes or winches-derrick-booms. When
loading they must secure the lifting hooks, nets and wire slings.
This is hard work and take time: they must lift up the cargo, move it horizontally,
swing out over the side of the ship and then lower it down.
Type : ……………………………………………………………..

These ships carry containers as cargo. The containers are pre- loaded with goods
for export. In this way the goods can be locked and sealed before they are loaded
onto the ship.
All the cargo holds contain guides for the containers so that it is easy to glide them
in place. It is important to keep this vessel on even keel during the cargo work.
Therefore the container ships have remotely controlled ballast pump and valves that
can be controlled by deck officers.
The cargo handling is very fast, so they don’t stay in port for long.
Type: ………………………………………………………………

These vessels carry liquid cargo, normally oil. But some also carry vegetable oils or
chemicals. When they carry oil the freeboard of the ship is usually less than other
ships. This is because the oil cargo is lighter than water.
For the control oil pollution, with these vessels there is a distance between the
outside hull of the ship and the oil tank.
So if there is a damage in the hull, this tank barrier prevents the oil from flowing
out and polluting the environment.
The deck of these ships is full of pipelines because they carry their own cargo
pumps.
Type : ………………………………………………………………….

These vessels carry cargo in bulk. Examples of this cargo are grain, wood chips,
coal and iron ore. Usually these ships don’t have their own cargo handling gear like
cranes. Shore installations do all the loading and unloading. So, for example, the
cargo goes on a conveyor that then drops the cargo into the cargo holds. The ship’s
deck officer watches the loading and keeps the ship’s stability in mind. The stay of
these vessels in port can be quite long, sometimes about 5 or more days.
Type : …………………………………………………………………….

2. Vessels and their function.

Grammar: Simple Present in connection with communication skill – Reading

a) Read through each of the 5 texts and watch the b) Do the task which goes with each text.
use of verbs in Simple Present.

Say what the crane does with the cargo!

…………………………………………..
…………………………………………..

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 …………………………………………..
…………………………………………..
…………………………………………..
…………………………………………..
…………………………………………..
…………………………………………..
…………………………………………..
…………………………………………..
Text 2: …………………………………………..
These ships are often smaller ships. Their cargoes are …………………………………………..
from many different types like tinned food, timber, …………………………………………..
steel bars, grain sacks, consumer goods on cardboard …………………………………………..
boxes, etc.
This vessel has its own cargo loading gear, cranes or
winches-derrick-booms. When loading they must
secure the lifting hooks, nets and wire slings.
This is hard work and take time: they lift up the
cargo, move it horizontally, swing out over the side of
the ship and then lower it down.

Correct these statements:

1. Container ships carry cargo in
bulk.
……………………………………
……………………………………

2. The goods are locked and sealed

on board of the vessel.
……………………………………
Text 3: ……………………………………
These ships carry containers as cargo. The containers
are pre- loaded with goods for export. In this way the 3. It is good to have a list during the
goods can be locked and sealed before they are loaded cargo work.
onto the ship. ……………………………………
All the cargo holds contain guides for the containers ……………………………………
so that it is easy to glide them in place. It is important
to keep this vessel on even keel during the cargo work. 4. The cargo handling is very slow.
Therefore the container ships have remotely ……………………………………
controlled ballast pump and valves that can be ……………………………………
controlled by deck officers.
The cargo handling is very fast, so they don’t stay in 5. These ships stay in the port for
port for long. more than 2 weeks.
……………………………………
……………………………………
Text 4:
These vessels carry liquid cargo, normally oil. But
some also carry vegetable oils or chemicals. When
they carry oil the freeboard of the ship is usually less
than other ships. This is because the oil cargo is
lighter than water.
For the control oil pollution, with these vessels there is
a distance between the outside hull of the ship and the
oil tank. Speak about the goods which a tanker has
So if there is a damage in the hull, this tank barrier on board and what is special about its
prevents the oil from flowing out and polluting the construction.
environment.
The deck of these ships is full of pipelines because
they carry their own cargo pumps.

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Text 5:
These vessels carry / carries cargo in bulk. Examples
of this cargo are grain, wood chips, coal and iron ore.
Usually these ships doesn’t have / don’t have their
own cargo handling gear like cranes. Shore
installations does / do all the loading and unloading.
So, for example, the cargo goes on a conveyor that
then drops the cargo into the cargo holds. The ship’s
deck officer watch / watches the loading and keep / Look at the underlined parts of the text
keeps the ship’s stability in mind. The stay of these and cross out the wrong form.
vessels in port can be quite long, sometimes about 5 or
more days.

3. This is Mine!

Grammar: this/ these and that/ those + Possessives

a) Study the table about the use of this/ these and that/ those

This / these and that / those

Singular plural singular plural

This these that those
X
Here over there
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b) Study the table about the use of the Possessives.

Singular Whose is this newspapers?

Is this the captain’s (newspaper)? No. This is mine.
This is my newspapers – This is mine
This is your newspapers – This is yours
This is his newspapers – This is his
This is her newspapers – This is hers

Plural These are their newspapers – These are theirs

These are our newspaper – These are ours

c) Ask your partner if the following things are your thing. He will answer either with Yes
or No. If he says “No”, he must add whose thing that is.

Example: Is this your bicycle? – No, it’s his

Select from this things:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

d) Fill in the correct demonstrative pronoun ‘this/ these’ or ‘that/ those’ and
replace the underlined noun by a possessive pronoun.
1. ………… is my suitcase and ………..over there is ………………( The Steward’s ).
2. ………… keys are the captain’s and ……………at the door are …………….(my keys)
3. ………… camera here on the table is a simple and old thing, but the (Chief Mate)
……….camera is a digital one.

4. Parts of the vessel

a) Find out what is behind the doors of this passenger ship. Use the words from the box.
C I L P R S T
Car deck; Information Lorry deck; Passengers’ Restaurant Stairs; Telephone
desk cabins box;
Chidren’s Lift Sauna Toilets
Play area;
Cinema;
Conference
Room;
Corridor.

The toilet

A place where is rooms where the A place for the You can go up
WC very hot tourists sleep trucks and down

Passenger Ship

A place you A place where

meet and talk you watch
movies

A device that A place where

moves up and you make
down inquiries

A place where A long passage A place for kids A place where you A place for
the tourist leave can eat and drink calling
their vehicles

5. The Articles ‘the’ and ‘a/an’

Grammar : article
a. Study the table about the use of the definite and indefinite article.

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 We use the definite article ‘ the ‘ when we want to draw attention to
something specific this is the engine room.
The indefinite article ‘ a ‘ ( when the following noun starts with a consonant )
or ‘ an ‘ ( when the following starts with a vowel ) means ‘ one of many ‘
There is a muster station on deck 1 ( the next is on the deck 2….)

b. Fill in “ a / an “ or “ the “

1. What is ….call sign of the vessel Monica ?

2. Can I speak to …..officer, please ?
3. We have….. computer in……office and another one on the bridge.
4. We’ve got …..new cook. He is …….Irishman.
5. Go and see……captain. He has ……message for you.
6. Hamburg is ……..big port in Germany.
7. Copenhagen is ……..next port on our route.
8. The helmsman is in ………mess room.
9. There is ……crew meeting next Monday.
10. You can meet …….service Manager at …….information desk.

6. Giving Locations
a. Study the preposition of place

on X

in
X

at X

between X

near/next to X

XXXX
around X X

XXXXXX
X

above

below

along

to the right of

to the left of

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 b. Where are these things?

1.

Where is the snowman?

2.

Where is the train?

3.

Where are the pen and pencil?

4.

Where are the children?

5. For the container: Start with 2 that is between 0 and 7. Go to 6 which is three
places below the 2. Now move to no. 1 to the right of 6 . Move to 4 directly
above. The number for the container is the number next to the 4 to the left.
What is the number?

2 3 5 7 9 8 9 7 6 3
2 4 6 3 5 4 6 8 8 1
4 6 4 8 0 2 7 5 3 1
7 3 8 4 0 1 5 8 3 6
0 2 8 4 9 2 3 6 2 4
1 4 8 9 7 6 3 9 2 1
9 2 5 2 9 0 5 1 9 2

7. Showing a visitor round your vessel

Communication skill : speaking
a. Ask your partner about different places on his vessel!
b. Make a sketch of your vessel and show a visitor around your vessel. Use your
sketch as a help for your description of place!
8. Terms relating to the shapes
The shapes of objects can be referred to by using a number of methods :
By using the names of geometric figures

Two –dimensional Three-dimensional

Noun Adjective Noun Adjective
figures figures
Square Square Cube Cubic

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 Rectangle Rectangular Cylinder Cylindrical

Triangle Triangular Pyramid Pyramidal

Circle Circular Sphere Spherical

Hemispherica
Semicircle Semicircular Hemisphere
l

Elliptical /
Ellipse / oval Cone Conical
oval

UNIT 4

1. Safety Equipment

a. Have a look at the 4 topics connected with safety equipment and study the words.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT ON BOARD

1. FIRE

Fire control plan Fire blanket

Fire alarm Fire extinguisher

Fire hose

emergency telephone

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2. MAN OVERBOARD

Fast rescue boat Life buoy

Lifebuoy with light/smoke float Life buoy with light

Binoculars rescue whistle

3. ABANDONING SHIP

Muster station Immersion suit

Life raft First Aid Box

Life boat Life jacket

Breathing apparatus Protective Clothing

Flash light

b. Read through the definitions and mark √ the word which goes with the definition.

1. The fire blanket helps reduce the loss of body heat and shock on
immersion suit entering cold water
life raft

2. A fire control plan is a mean for killing fire by pressing lots of

Fire alarm water through it
Fire hose

3. With emergency telephones you can search for persons or objects in the water
Binoculars
Smoke detector

4. With a First Aid Box you give a signal to the rescue team by
Protective clothing drawing
Rescue whistle their attention to you.

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 5. The Eye rinse station is the place where crew and passengers have to
Muster station meet immediately when required.
Fire alarm

c. Look at the symbols and the facts and write down where the safety
equipment is. Remember the prepositions you have learnt: 0n, in, at,
between, near, next to, above, below, along, to the right of, to the left of.
Example : There are 3 life boats on deck 2.

1 2 Main deck

2 7 Superstructure

3 4 hospital

4 5 galley

5 4 Laundry and
Ratings’
Messroom

6 6 Bridge

7 8 Bosun cabin

8 1 Storeroom

2. Making a crew member familiar with the safety equipment.

Communication skill: listening

a. Listen to the text for the first time and look at the pictures or symbols for safety equipments.
When you identify a picture or a symbol, please tick √
b. Now listen again and make a note in the column “number” when ever you get how many of that
kind of safety equipment is on board.
c. Listen once again and fill in the location where the safety equipments is.

CD 1, Track 22

Bosun: Okay, I will show you where the safety equipment is. Let’s start on the main deck.
Come this way please.

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 (……steps……walking down a ladder……door opening….)
Right, here we are. This is the main deck. There are six life buoys on the deck railing –
three on the starboard side and three on the port side.
Crew member: Is this a life line?
Bosun: Yes, that’s right. It is a life line. Four life buoys have life lines. Let’s have a look at the that
life buoy over there. (…..steps……)
This is a life buoy light. Two of the lifebuoys on the main deck have a life buoy light.
Crew member: Okay, I see
Bosun: Let’s go back to the superstructure. ( …….steps……..)
Crew member: Is this a fire alarm – on the wall at the door?
Bosun: That is correct. It is a fire alarm.
Crew member: And that is a fire hose, isn’t it?
Bosun: That is right. This is a fire hose. It is the box in the wall.
Crew member: Are there also fire blankets?
Bosun: Of course, there are. Look, this is the symbol for ‘fire blanket’. The fire blanket is in this
box here on the wall. There are six fire blankets on each deck.
Crew member: And these are the fire extinguisher.
Bosun: That’s right. There are a lot of fire extinguishers on each deck. – Okay let’s go to the bridge.
– Mind the step.
(…..Opening a door …..steps….)
Here we are – on the bridge. Look, this is the fire control plan. There is a fire control plan on
each deck. And this is the box with the immersion suit. There are more immersion suits at
the muster station near the life boats.
Crew member: Is this the emergency telephone?
Bosun: Yes, it is. There is an emergency telephone on the bridge, in the mess room, in the pump
room and in the engine room. Let’s go over there to the starboard side.
Crew member: Is there a special life buoy in this box?
Bosun: Yes, there is. This life buoy has a light/smoke float. There are two life buoys
with a light/smoke float on board. They are on the bridge wings – one on the
port side, one on the starboard side.
Crew member: Okay, I see.
Bosun: Let’s go aft.
(….steps….door opening and closing…….)
Crew member: Oh, the life boats and the fast rescue boat.
Bosun: That’s right. There are two life boats. They are here – on the bridge deck.
There is one fast rescue boat on the starboard side on the bridge deck. Look at
this symbol. What does it mean?
Crew member: This is the symbol for the muster station. – Are these the life jackets?
Bosun: Yes, they are. There are life jackets in these boxes. But, as you know, every
crew member has a life jacket in his cabin – in the cupboard or under the bed
on the cabin floor.
Crew member: Yes, I know.
Bosun: And these are the life rafts. There are four life rafts here on the bridge deck,
and two on the sixth deck in front of the funnel. Okay, let’s go own to the fire
control room and the hospital.
(…..steps……door opening and closing……)
Bosun: This is the fire control room. These are the breathing apparatuses. There are
two in this room. There are two in the engine control room, and there are two
on the bridge. Look, there is a smoke detector on the ceiling. There are smoke
detectors all over the ship – on each deck and in every room. This is a First
Aid Box. It’s on the chair, not in the cupboard. Wait a moment. I will put it
back into back into the cupboard.
(……cupboard door opening and closing …….)
There is also a First Aid Box on the bridge, in the hospital, of course, and in
the engine control room.
Crew member: Okay, I see.
Bosun: Well, let’s go down to the paint store and then back to your cabin.
(…..steps…..door opening and closing…..)
This is the paint store. Look here – behind the door. This is the eye rinse
station. There are two more eye rinse stations on board – one on the bridge
and the other one in the engine room. Do you have any questions?

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Crew member: No, I don’t.
Bosun: Okay, then let’s go to your cabin.
(……steps…..door opening and closing…….)
Okay where is your life jacket?
Crew member: It’s in the cupboard near the window. Look! – Oh, where is it?
Bosun: Is it under the bed on the floor?
Crew member: Let me check! – Yes, it is.
Bosun: Okay. Then go again to the locations of the safety equipment and learn where
everything is. I will test you tomorrow morning. Okay?
Crew member: Okay, Bosun, thanks.
Bosun: That’s all right. See you tomorrow morning.

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 1. Tick when identified 2. Number 3. Location

3.

Location of Safety Equipment.

Study the symbols, sketches and catch words and make up sentences about the location of safety
equipment.

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Example:

Each deck;
End of corridor.

4. Survival Equipment.
Read through these 5 texts and watch the use of pronouns. Then find out what element
of safety equipment is described in each paragraph.

1. It is stowed in your cabin. Additional ones are stowed in the lockers in the lifeboats.
Each one is fitted with a whistle, retro-reflective tape and a light powered by a water-
activated battery. You must know how to wear it correctly; instructions are displayed in
your cabin.
It is the _____________________________________
2. They are stowed so that they can be quickly thrown overboard in an emergency,
including a person falling overboard. At least half of them on the vessel have self-
igniting lights, and on each side of the vessel there is at least one. They are fitted with a
combined light and orange smoke signal is carried on each wing of the bridge.
It is the _____________________________________
3. They help reduce the loss of body heat and shock on entering cold water. They are very important
life saving appliances. It covers the wearer’s body with the exception of the face, and should be
worn over warm clothing. Many of them have an inherent buoyancy and an inflatable supporting
collar. They will be handed to you if necessary. They must always be used with approved life
jackets.
These are _____________________________________
4. They are carried on the vessel enclosed fiberglass containers. They are strapped to deck fittings and
are designed to be thrown overboard and boarded in the water. The securing straps incorporate a
hydrostatic device designed to release it from its fitting when at depth of about 3 meters. Should the
vessel sink with it in its stowed position, the hydrostatic release activates and allows it to rise to the
surface fully inflated. Releases can also be operated manually.
They are _____________________________________

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 5. It is mounted on a pair of davits, allowing them to be lowered by gravity once the restraining brake
is released. The vessel’s crew will normally operate the equipment for lowering them. The use of
them is demonstrated to crew and passengers according to regulations.
They are _____________________________________

5. Mathematical Symbol.
a. Here are some mathematical symbols used in engineering

Symbol Example Meaning in full

. 3.142 Three point one four two

+ a+b a plus b

- a–b a minus b

x speed x distance speed multiplied by / times distance

÷ 10 ÷ 5 ten divided by five

/ 20 rev / s twenty revolutions per second

± ± 0.25 mm plus or minus zero point two five

millimetres
: 2:1
in the ratio of two to one
% 5%
five percent
2 3 3² 4³
6 -6 three squared, four cubed
10 10
6 -6 ten to the power six, ten to the power
√5√5 minus six
√
the square root of five or root five, the
x >y cube root of five
>
x<y x is greater than y
<
x=y x is less than y
=
x ≠y x equals y
≠
x y x is not equal to y
≈
x≤ y+3 x is approximately equal to y
≤
x ≥ y+3 x is less than or equal to y + 3
≥
Stress α strain x is more than or equal to y + 3
α
45 ° 18 ° Stress is proportional to strain
°
Forty – five degrees, eighteen degrees
Centrigrade

⅓ One over zero equals infinity

⅓ ⅛
⅛ one third
⅔ one eighth
⅔
two third

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 b. Write the meaning of these examples of mathematical symbols!

1. 2.17
2. 132 + 8
3. 90 – 9
4. 1500 : 5
5. 75 %
6. 270°
7. ¾
8. x ≤ y + 10
9. 57 > 39
10. z≠y

Appendix 1

Reading on SMCP
SMCP B4/1.1: Conduct of passengers on board

Ladies and Gentleman. This is Captain Roberto Lopez speaking.

I have pleasure in informing you that all safety equipment is in full working order. The bow doors are closed
and secured. The vessel is in all respects ready for sea. Please listen carefully to the safety instructions which
follow. In the unlikely event of an emergency, please obey the orders given on the public address system.
Passengers are requested to read all notes and leaflets concerning safety regulations.

SMCP B4/1.2: Briefing on safety regulations, preventive measures and communications

1. Attention please! Attention please!

This is you captain with an important announcement. I repeat, this is you captain with an important
announcement. We have a minor fire in the engine room. There is no immediate danger to our
passengers or the ship – and there is no reason to be alarmed. For safety reasons we request all
passengers to go to their assembly stations on deck 2 and wait there for further instructions. Please
follow the instructions given by the officers and crew. The ship’s fire fighting team is fighting the fire.
We also have radio contact with radio coast stations. The fire is under control. As soon as I have further
information I will make another announcement. I ask you kindly to remain calm. There is no danger at
this time.

2. Attention please! Attention please!

This is your captain speaking. I have another announcement. The fire is not under control yet. There is
smoke formation in the engine room – access to this area is prohibited. For safety reasons we request all
passengers to prepare to go to their assembly stations. Access to the assembly stations will via stair A.
Do not forget to take your lifejackets and blankets with you.
All passengers of deck no 2 are requested to follow the crew members who will escort you to your
assembly stations. When you get to your assembly stations put on your lifejackets and wait for further
orders. Go to your lifeboats stations. Follow the escape route shown. The order to enter the lifeboats will
be given from the bridge or by the officers. We have just received a message from other vessel that
assistance is on the way. Assistance should arrive within approximately 2 hours.

Appendix 2

SMCP – Signals: Distress, Urgency and Safety Signals

MAYDAY is used to announce a distress message.
Example: MAYDAY. I am sinking after collision.

PAN-PAN is used to announce an urgency message.

Example: PAN-PAN. I have damage above waterline.

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SECURITE is used to announce a safety message.
Example: SECURITE. Risk of grounding at low water.

Now make up your messages by writing the message correctly based on the
commands/ the announcement
Signals Announcement
Announce that you are in danger of
capsizing
MAYDAY Announce a dangerous list to port side
Announce you collision with iceberg
PAN - PAN Announce that you are in critical
condition

PAN - PAN Announce you damage above

waterline
Announce that you are not under
command
Announce uncharted rocks in position
25° 23’S 178° 17’ E
SECURITE Announce your spilling of crude oil
Announce that MV KATE is
dangerous source of radiation

Appendix 3

1. Safety Signs

2. Direction signs

3. Prohibition signs

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 4. Fire Equipment signs

5. Warning signs

6. Mandatory sign

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7. IMO safety sign

UNIT 5

1. Route Planning

Communication skill: Listening

a. Listen to the dialog for the first time, look at the map and fill in the chart the route points.

b. Now listen again and make notes on the different aspects in the chart.

Route points Cargo Weather/ Latitude/ Time Distance/ Stay in

Dangers/ Longitude difference Passage port
sight To time
Hamburg
Hamburg

Antwerp

Rotterdam
Gulf of Biscay
Gibraltar

……

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…..
Red Sea
…
Indian Ocean

Bombay
….
….
Calcutta

Look at the maps based on the route points

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CD 1, Track 23

Chief Mate: Hi, Mr. Lopez. Is everything all right with your cabin?
Mr. Lopez: Yes, thank you very much. I’ve made myself at home and now I want to learn more about
our voyage. Have you got a minute for me or should I come back later?

Chief Mate: Oh no, it’s o.k. now. I know that passengers on cargo vessels are very special Persons and
want to know everything exactly. So what are you especially interested in ? Here we are in
our chart room, so I can answer your questions also with the help of the charts.
Mr. Lopez: Yes, I must say I’m really very excited about the voyage and I’d like to know as much as possible
about the nautical business.

Chief Mate: Fine. So let’s start here on the chart. You see, here is the port of Hamburg where we are
busy with the cargo at the moment.
Mr. Lopez: I see. It’s spare parts, cars and fertilizer. Is it all for the Indian ports?

Chief Mate: No, not the complete cargo. We’ll already discharge some cargo, cars and spare parts in
Aden.
Mr. Lopez: Um…, Aden, that is Yemen, isn’t it? But that is not our first port of destination, is it?

Chief Mate: Oh no. To Yemen it is quite a way. Enough time for you to get your sea legs.
Mr. Lopez: Nice joke, so what will happen before my sea legs grow?

Chief Mate: Our next port of call will be Antwerp and Rotterdam where we will load more cargo,
machine parts and chemicals. Then off we go directly into the Gulf of Biscay.
Mr. Lopez: Do you think we will have heavy storms there?

Chief Mate: Normally not at this time of the year but you can never know. The sea is always good for
surprises.
Mr. Lopez: So from here we’ll sail along the coast of Spain and Portugal up to Gibraltar. Are these the
famous rocks here, with monkeys?

Chief Mate: Yes, sure. And look, here we will enter the Mediterranean Sea.
Mr. Lopez: Do we have to change the clock here?

Chief Mate: Yes, after passing Italy and Greece in the North and Algeria and Libya in the
South we will approach Egypt, look longitude 30º East. There we are 1 hour
ahead of Hamburg.
Mr. Lopez: And we are not far away from the Suez Canal, are we?

Chief Mate: Yes, here we prepare for the convoy for passing the canal in the roads of Port
Said.
Mr. Lopez: How long does it take?

Chief Mate: Approximately 12 hours.

Mr. Lopez: Then the next part of the route is the Red Sea. How many nautical miles is it?

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 Chief Mate: From the Suez Canal to Aden it’s about 1,200 nautical miles.
Mr. Lopez: I hope there will be enough time in Aden for a short visit to the city.

Chief Mate: Yes, certainly. I don’t know exactly, but loading and unloading cargo will take
between 2 and 4 days.
Mr. Lopez: And the next route goes through the Indian Ocean. Is it dangerous waters?

Chief Mate: No, not really. I can’t think of any specific dangers. Now look here. The first
port of call in India will be Bombay, latitude 72º48’ E, time difference to
Hamburg is 4½ hours.
Mr. Lopez: Oh, Bombay one of my dreams. I hope the stay will be long enough for some
sightseeing.

Chief Mate: I’m sure we will stay there for a couple of days because unloading and loading
takes time.
Mr. Lopez: What goods do you load for Europe in India?

Chief Mate: It’s basically tea, peanuts, oil cake, cotton and textiles.
Mr. Lopez: Very interesting. How many other ports is it before we arrive at Calcutta?

Chief Mate: Good question. I can’t tell you exactly because sometimes we change our route
According to the current demands. What I can see so far from the route
planning, we will have Cochin and Madras as ports of call between Bombay
and Calcutta.
Mr. Lopez: What is your estimate for the total length of the voyage because I booked my
flight Back from Calcutta in exactly two months from today.

Chief Mate: Oh yes, that’ll give you plenty of time.

Mr. Lopez: Thank you very much for this interesting talk. I think we’ll have the chance for
more.

Chief Mate: It was my pleasure. I wish you a pleasant first night on board of our vessel.
Mr. Lopez: Thank you and Good Night.

2. This is Hamburg, isn’t it?

Grammar : Question Tag
a. Study the chart

QUESTION TAGS

Question Tags are short questions added to a statement.

Aden, that is Yemen, isn’t it

In spoken English they are normally spoken on a falling tone ( like a statement ). They indicate that the
speaker wants the listener agree with the main statement. The speaker is just seeking information.
If the speaker uses the question tag on a rising tone , he is doubtful and seeking information.
For the tag we use the auxiliary verb of the statement.
You can swim, can’t you.
If there is no auxiliary verb in the sentence, we use a form of ‘do’
He works a lot, doesn’t he?
To a positive statement you add a negative tag: To a negative statement you add a positive tag:
Aden, that is Yemen, isn’t it? But that is not our first port of destination, is it?

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 b. Look at these sentences. First add the correct question tag to each of them. Then read them
aloud.
Example: We can go along, can’t we?

1. You are interested in navigation,………………?

2. This is the chart room, …………………..?
3. You are busy with the cargo, ……………?
4. We don’t discharge the complete cargo in Aden,…………?
5. We are not far from the Suez Canal,………………?

3. Distances
Grammar: Prepositional phrases of geographic location and distances

How far is it from A to B?

From To km Nautical miles
Hamburg Bombay 6,656 km 3,594
Cairo Calcutta 5,696 km 3,076
Lisbon Calcutta 9,075 km 4,900

4. Where are these locations?

Vocabulary: Longitude and Latitude
a. Fill in the map all countries where the marked cities are in.
b. Listen to the speaker and write down the position and the local time of these places
compared to UTC 12:00 noon.
CD 1, Track 24
City Country Latitude Longitude UTC = 12:00
noon
1. Cape Town

2. Accra

3. Cairo

4. Lagos

5. Algiers

6. Mogadishu

7. Dakar

8. Dar Es Salaam

9. Kinshasa

10. Addis Ababa

11. Mecca

12. Nairobi

13. Tripoli

14. Antananarivo

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5. Compass points
Vocabulary: Compass points
Where are these places? Complete the sheets.

f. Where is Tanzania situated?

a. Where is Ghana? It is situated to the ………….of
It’s to the West of Nigeria Kenya

g. Where is Somalia located?

b. Where is Saudi Arabia? It is located to ……………of
It’s to the ………..of Egypt and Ethiopia
Sudan

c. Where is South Africa? h. Where is Algeria located?

It’s in It is located to the west of
………………………….. ……………

d. Where is Congo situated? i. Where is Egypt situated?

It’s situated to the ………….of It’s to the north of
Kenya and ………………….
Tanzania
j. Where is Nigeria located?
It’s located at the west coast
of………..

e. Where is Senegal situated? ………………………………………

Where is Kenya situated?………………………………………..
Where is Libya? ………………………………………………….

6. My hometown
Communication skill: Reading

Hi, welcome to visit my homepage. My name is Xin Yan. I’m Chinese. I come from Beijing the capital city
of China. I am a student of Computer Engineering.

You may not be very familiar with my hometown Beijing. Here is a brief introduction of it. As the capital
city of China, 43.5 m above sea level. The climate in Beijing is of the continental type, with cold and dry
winters and hot summers. January is the coldest month (-4º C), while July is the warmest (26º C)

Beijing has a whole area of 16,808 square km, stretching 160 kilometers from east to west and over 180
kilometers north to south. Population in Beijing is about 12 million.

As a modern city, Beijing also reflects the rich Chinese culture, history and tradition. There are a lot of
attractions, such as lots of places of historic interests, cafes and restaurants and modern shopping places.

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The Great Wall, symbolizing China’s ancient civilization, is one of my favorite sights. It is a 75
kilometers to the northwest of Beijing. The Great Wall was used to protect the kingdom’s
northern territories.

But there are a lot more of interesting sights like the Forbidden City, the Zoo or the Tiananmen
Square. It is very hard to include all the attractions in Beijing in such a small file.

If you are interested and want to learn more surf in the internet. But believe me the best way is to
go and visit my hometown. I’m sure you will love the culture of the city.

7. My Country

Communication skills : b) Writing

Write about you and your country.

Say
- Who you are
- Where your hometown is situated
- Where the capital city of your country is located
- What town and cities near your hometown
- What tourist can visit in your hometown is
- What the people do etc

8. Me and my hometown

Communication Skill : d) Speaking

Use your text and contribute to a discussion in your group about people’s character , profession and
recreation places on your hometown.

Appendix 1
Principle 1 : * KISS = Keep it short and simple
The SMCP builds on a basic knowledge of the English language. Standardized structure are used in order to
minimize misunderstanding in safety related verbal communications. There are the function words the, a /
an, is, are are frequently omitted. Users, however, may be flexible in this respect.

1. Phrases with a / an Phrases without a / an

Example : Example :
Do you have an automatic pilot ? Is there danger of explosion ?

a ) Now put each phrases into the right box.

1. Do you have……doctor on board ?
2. Is the engine…diesel or …..turbine
3. Person picked up is…..crew member
4. Do you require…..pilot ?
5. Do you have….controllable or fixed pitch propeller ?
6. MV Margret has…..dangerous list to starboard ?

With a / an Without a / an
Is the engine a diesel or a turbine ? Person picked up is crewmember.
Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propeller ? MV Margret has dangerous list to starboard
Do you require a pilot ? Do you have doctor on board ?

2. Phrase with the Phrase without the

Example : Example :
Is the fire under control ? I cannot control flooding

b ) Fill in “ the “ or mark it with X for no “ the “

1. What is ….result of search ?

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 2. MV Anne has problems with …….engines
3. Keep ….sea on your starboard quarter
4. Can you continue …….search
5. Increase ……distance between vessels to 200 metres.
6. Report ……number of persons on board
7. What is …..condition of persons ?
8. What is …..container capacity of the vessel

3. Phrase with is Phrase without is

Example Example
MAYDAY position is not correct Vessel Sonya under attack by pirate

With is Without is
Flooding is under control MV kate not under command
Embarkation is not possible Submarines operating in sea area around buoy 6
Icing is expected in area XX Sea is expected to increase within the next 3 hours

c) Put each phrase into the right box. With or without ‘ is ‘

1. Flooding…..under control
2. What …..the weather situation in your position ?
3. Transfer persons…possible
4. Sea …..expected to increase within the next 3 hours
5. Embarkation……not possible
6. Icing …….expected in area XX

UNIT 6

1. Giving Directions
Grammar: prepositions and prepositional phrases.
a. Study these prepositions which you can use together with the verbs go, walk and come.

up down into Out of

along across

past Back to through

b. Read the sentences carefully and fill in a suitable preposition.

1. If you want to find the galley, go …………this corridor.
2. I’m sorry, here you cannot go down. Please walk …………the lift or the stairs.
3. Here we are on deck 2, the bridge is on deck 4. If you want to meet the captain, you
must walk two levels ………
4. Ah, you want to meet the chief engineer. He is in the engine room. The engine room is
3 decks ………

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 5. I’ll meet you in the mess room in ten minutes. Please go ……….. the mess room, have
a cup of coffee and wait for me.
6. Here we are on the port side. The life boats are on the starboard side. Please
walk…………..and you can have a look at them.
7. The rating’s cabins are on the other end of the ship. You must go ………….three
doors on this corridor.
8. The captain is in a meeting. If you want to speak to him, please wait until he comes
out of his office.
9. Ah, you want to go to the laundry. Go down here, then walk ……….the office and the
hospital.
10. From the bridge to the engine room you must walk three decks ……….., then
…………the corridor, …………two doors, you go ………..the chief engineer’s office and
a store room. The next door takes you directly ………….the engine room.

2. Places on the Vessel

Vocabulary: positions and places on board.

a. Study more words and phrases for describing a place on a vessel.

*
* *
inside
outside
on starboard side on port side between

aft fore/forward midship forecastle

b. Tell your friend the following about your vessel:

1. What safety equipment he can see on starboard / port side, aft, fore and midship.
2. What safety equipment he can find inside and outside a location or between two places.

3. Mr. Chan’s First “Expedition” on board.

Communication Skill: Listening

Draw your own sketches about places on board based on the dialog below.
CD 1 track 26

Chief Mate: Hi, Mr. Chan.

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Mr. Chan: Hi, Chief Mate. Nice vessel, you’ve got, modern and clean. And the bridge is really
impressing. May I have a look around?
Chief Mate: Please do so. If you want to have a look at the charts, just into this room behind the
bridge, this is the chart room.
Mr. Chan: I see. And this is our present route, isn’t it?
Chief Mate: Yes, NNW. As you see I’m on duty at the moment, so can’t show you round the
vessel. I’m very sorry about that. But I can explain everything to you from here and
if you make some notes, you’ll find all the places yourself when you go round.
Mr. Chan: Oh good idea. Off we go!
Chief Mate: Well, two levels down below the bridge there are master’s cabin on the starboard
side. And your cabin is on the same deck, but on the portside. Right?
Mr. Chan: True. So the master must go one deck up to his office and another deck up to the
bridge. Correct?
Chief Mate: Yes, his office is right below the bridge. So when you go out of the
bridge, go down two levels you’ll pass your cabin. Then go along
the corridor. You’ll pass the officers’ cabins. The Chief Engineer’s
cabin is midships on the port side. Midships there is also a lift. It
goes down to the engine room level. When you come out of the lift
the engine room is just across.
Mr. Chan: Good. So this should be my first destination because the Chief
Engineer will take me round the engine room in half an hour.
Chief Mate: Fine, So after your visit to the engine room you should go back to
this deck here and have a look at the safety equipment. We have
aft the life boats on the both sides. The life rafts are on the same
deck you can see them when you go past the lifeboats in forward
direction. Now you are midships again. So what is the next you
should see?
Mr. Chan: Yes, where is the mess room?
Chief Mate: Right. We have two mess rooms. You have your meals in the
officers’ mess room. This is when you go midships the stairs one
deck down, go forward through the door and you are in the
officers’ mess room.
Mr. Chan: Is the ratings’ mess room on the same deck?
Chief Mate: Yes. When you go back to the midships section you’ll see the
ratings’ mess room.
Mr. Chan: Is the galley on the same level?
Chief Mate: No, the galley is two decks down from the mess rooms below the
funnel.
Mr. Chan: Two decks down? So what about the transport of the food?
Chief Mate: oh, the transport of food is no problem. We have a food lift. Next
to the galley we have more rooms which you may be interested in.
When you go aft along this corridor you’ll see the laundry and the
hospital. The laundry is between galley and hospital.
Mr. Chan: Quite confusing, isn’t it?
Chief Mate: No, not really. What else is there?
Mr. Chan: The ratings’ cabins and the store rooms.
Chief Mate: Yes. But that is hard to describe. O.K. the store room, in fact we
have two store rooms. One is aft on the level of the engine room,
the other is on the forecastle.
Mr. Chan: O.K. And the ratings’ accommodation?
Chief Mate: the ratings’ cabins are aft on the deck above the engine room. Oh,
there is still the radio room left. You’ll find it when you go back to
your cabin. The radio room is just above your cabin, next to the
master’s cabin.
Mr. Chan: Now I think I’ve got everything. Thank you very much. I will start
my expedition now.
Chief Mate: Fine. Enjoy yourself and don’t get lost.

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 4. Go! Don’t go!
Grammar: imperative form
a. Study the table

The Imperative

For the imperative there is no special form in English. Just use the infinitive without to. You use it to:
- give instructions Go down two levels. Then turn right.
- make invitations Come in. Please start.
- give warnings Be careful.

With the negative form of the imperative you express a:

- warning Don’t use this ladder.
- prohibition Don’t enter this area.

b. Give as many instructions and warnings as you can in connection with:

1. The fire extinguisher
2. The life boat
3. The engine

c. Imagine you have a visitor on board who is everywhere and touches everything.
What prohibitions would you make?

5. Showing the Way

Grammar: prepositions and prepositional phrases.
a. Study these phrases.

Turn right Turn left Go straight on Go in there Go to the end of

the corridor

b. Use them together with all prepositions you remember to describe to your partner the way on your
vessel.
1. From the bridge to your cabin.
2. From your cabin to the mess room.
3. From the mess room to the engine room.
4. From the engine room to the life boats.
5. From the life boats to the bridge.

6. Asking a lot of Questions

Grammar : Question forms

a. Study this sketch on services on board of a ferry.

b. Ask Questions about the service available on board of the ferry.
c. Talk to your fellow student and ask him where the places are.
Use questions like:
1. Excuse me, where do I find ……………?
2. Where is /are the ……………..situated?
3. How do I get to the …………………..?
4. Which way is to the ………………….?

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7. Ship Building

A ship is built at the shipyard. It is a difficult job which can take a long time. When plans
have been drawn up by the Naval architects and everything is ready, the keel is laid. Then the
frames must be fitted and after that the plates and the hull of the ship.
The ship is divided into compartments by watertight bulkheads, so that, when there is a
collision, the ship should not sink. The ship must be seaworthy. The man who knows about all
these things is the naval architect. He takes care that the ship is safe, comfortable and capable of
doing what it is designed for.
The engines are made and installed by an engineering works. After everything has been
completed, the ship can be launched.
For building the a bigger ship, the hull is usually made on a slipway. But nowadays very big
ships are sometimes built in a dry-dock. First the keel of the ship is laid. Next the beams are put
in their places, the plates of the hull are attached to them and the decks are made. The plates
may be riveted or welded together and the whole thing is called the hull.
Nowadays large sections of the ship are built separately and then assembled on the slipway
or in the dry-dock. When the hull is launched, and she can be towed away. She is towed to the
fitting-out wharf, where the ship is completed. The engines are installed into the engine room
and if the ship is a steamship, her boilers may have to be installed too.
The arrangement of the ship varies with the purpose it has been built for. Of course a
passenger ship has to be built differently from a cargo ship or tanker. When the ship is totally
finished, the first trial trip is held.
On the last trial trip, which is called the acceptance trial, the new ship is accepted by the
owner from the builder. She now ails on her maiden voyage.

Answer the questions!

1. Where is the ship built?
_____________________________________________________________________
2. Why isn’t the ship easy to sink if there is a collision?
_____________________________________________________________________
3. Who designs the ship?
_____________________________________________________________________
4. Where are larger ship built?
_____________________________________________________________________
5. In building ship, what is the first laid?

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 ____________________________________________________________________
6. When is the ship launched?
____________________________________________________________________
7. When are the trials held?
____________________________________________________________________
8. Who will hand the ship to the owner after the acceptance trial trip?
____________________________________________________________________
9. What do we call the first voyage?
____________________________________________________________________
10. When can the ship start her maiden voyage?
____________________________________________________________________

Appendix
SMCP – Generals : Respones

Task 1
When the answer to a question is in the affirmative, say :

Yes – followed by the appropriate phrase in full

Example. Are dangerous goods on fire ?
Answer Yes dangerous goods are on fire

a ) Now answer these questions in affirmative

Question Answer
Are you ready to get underway
Is smoke toxic ?
Is damage control material available ?
Is fire under control ?
Is everything in order ?
Is the fire extinguished ?
Has flooding stopped ?

Task 2
When the answer to a question is in the negative, say :

No – followed by the appropriate phrase in full

Example. Are dangerous goods on fire ?
Answer No dangerous goods are not on fire

a ) Now answer these questions in affirmative

Question Answer
Are you ready to get underway
Is smoke toxic ?
Is damage control material available ?
Is fire under control ?

Task 3
When the information is not immediately available, say :

Stand by– followed by the time interval within which the information will be available
Example. What part of your vessel is a ground ?
Answer Stand by – information available in 3 minute

a ) Listen to the questions and responses and add the time you have identified in the responses

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 CD 1, Track 27

Question Answer
When do you expect to refloat ?
What kind of assistance is required ?
What is wrong with the pilot ladder ?
Report damage
Will you abandon the ship ?
How many people will stay on board ?
Do you require medical assistance ?
Task 4
When the information requested cannot be obtained, say :
No information
Example. Is smoke toxic ?
Answer no information

Task 5
When an INSTRUCTION ( e.q. by a VTS – station, Naval vessel etc ) or an ADVICE is
Given, respond :

a) if in the affirmative:

I will / I can – followed by the instruction or advice in full

Example. INSTRUCTION. Proceed to the emergency anchorage
Respond. I will proceed to the emergency anchorage

Instruction / advice Respond

INSTRUCTION. Stop search
INSTRUCTION. Carry out radar search
ADVICE. Rig the pilot ladder on port side
ADVICE. Correct the list of the vessel
ADVICE. Proceed along the ice channel

b ) If in the negative
I will not / I can not – followed by the instruction or advice in full
Example. ADVICE. Hoist the anchor ball
Respond. Can not hoist the anchor ball

Instruction / advice Respond

INSTRUCTION. Stop engines
INSTRUCTION. Move ahead 20 metres
ADVICE. Increase your speed
ADVICE. Correct the list of the vessel
ADVICE. Switch on the bow search light

UNIT 7

1. Kinds of films

Vocabulary: Types of films

Look! A very special kind of cargo is delivered. It is for the entertainment of crew and
passengers.

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For the long voyage a lot of films on video or DVD are delivered to the vessel, so that the crew
and passengers can spend their evening watching them.

a. Now have a look at the titles of the films and write down what type of film each
title might be.

………… ………….. …………… ……………. ……………… ………………

b. Say what kinds of film are your favourite. Give some titles as examples. Speak
about the actors too.

2. New films for the voyage

Communication skill: Listening

a. Listen to the dialog for the first time, and fill in the types of films mentioned in the text.
CD 1 Track 28

Chief Mate: Hi, Bosun how is life today?

Bosun: I’m fine, thank you, Chief Mate. Look, the new entertainment has
arrived.
Chief Mate: Is it the new films for our voyage?
Bosun: Right. And it’s really a large variety. Also some love stories, something
for the heart.
Chief Mate: I tell you what: I don’t like this stuff very much, but a lot of crews do. My favourite
are documentaries. Are there any good ones in the box?
Bosun: Documentaries, let me see. Yes, even on different topics……About the wild life in
Africa, crocodiles in the Nile,…and here is something on Indian tigers. Here are also
reports on different capitals in the world and so on and so forth. Enough for 3 months.
Chief Mate: Fine, so I know what I can do in my very limited free time. And what about you and
your interest?
Bosun: At the moment I haven’t found my favourite yet. Here is a lot of rubbish like thrillers
and horror films. I must say I really hate watching these kinds of films but my
children love them and spend too much time in front of the box. They could watch this
awful stuff for hours…………
Chief Mate: Well, if you ask me, some thrillers by Hitchcock like ‘Birds’ or Psycho1’,’Psyco 2’ are
not bad.
Bosun: Yes, if you think of these. They are really classics. I like excellent dramas, especially
films which are made from great books like “Out of Africa”.
Chief Mate: Not bad, and what about musicals. “My Fair Lady” was one of the best.
Bosun: That is not so very much my cup of tea – too much noise. I really love these old
classical Westerns, like these with the extraordinary John Wayne.
Chief Mate: Yes, the Americans produce a lot in their Hollywood machinery. Some are
great but there’s also a lot you can really forget. All this science fiction rubbish , this
‘Star Wars’ and ‘Enterprise’ nonsense.
Bosun: Oh, don’t say that. Young people are crazy for them. They wait for every new part
coming into the cinemas…- Oh, here something for me. ‘Saving Private Ryan’.

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 Normally I find films on war rather boring, but this one is a real masterpiece. I
watched it together with my family when it was on our local cinema. It was really
excellent. Steven Spielberg got the Oscar ‘Best Film’ for it in 1998. I would like to see
it once again.
Chief Mate: So I should join you when you watch it again on board. Altogether you can say with all
these films time on board can not become boring, if even our voyage takes a bit longer
than normal.
Bosun: Right. So I will produce a list of the films now and pass it round the cabins so that
the crew is informed and everybody can choose what he likes. Ah, here is also
something which most of our crew likes very much. –Comedy, comedy, comedy – from
Mr Bean to all the other famous comedians. This is really great fun. And laughing is
healthy, Chief Mate, right?
Chief Mate: O.K. So I see you in the evening then together with Mr. Bean.
Bosun: O.K. It’s 8.30, shortly after dinner allright?
Chief Mate: Yes, suits me well.

b. Listen again and make notes on the different opinions of the Bosun and Chief Mate in the
dialog.

Types of film Film title Commentary of Commentary of

mentioned mentioned Bosun Chief Mate
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

3. My opinion
Vocabulary: adjectives for expressing opinion

a. This is how you can express your opinion about a film, a book or any other event.
From Positive ( + ) to negative ( - )
+++
great,
excellent,
wonderful,
extraordinary
++
interesting
+
good
O.K
-
Boring
--
Bad
---
terrible,
awful,
horrible

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b. Now refer to the films being mentioned by your friend in No. 1 make your comments on what
they said!
4. Very interesting!
Grammar: Adverb of degree

a. Study how to combine the adjectives with adverbs of degree.

Adverbs of degree

Very
Really
Quite
Rather
Not so
Not really
Not very
not

b. Now make up 5 statements about a film you watched or a book you read recently!

5. Leisure Activities
Vocabulary: Leisure activities

a. Match these indoors activities with the pictures

a. Playing chess d. Playing an instrument g. Reading
b. Sleeping e. Listening to music h. Drinking coffee.
c. Watching TV f. Playing cards

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

6. Talking about free time activities

Grammar: Gerund

a. Study the table

The Gerund

If you want to say what you feel about an activity, you can use the verbs shown
below and combine them with the Gerund (verb + ing).

Example: I like playing football very much

Love
Enjoy
Like
Don’t like
Dislike 55
Hate
 b. Now talk to your partner about your free time activities and what you feel about them.

Example 1:
A: What do you like doing in your free time?
B: I really love sailing

Example 2:
A: Do you enjoy cycling?
B: Yes, I do / No, I don’t but I like riding my motorbike.

c. Make dialog using these pictures!

1. 2.

3. 4.

7. E-Mail Correspondence
Communication skill: Reading, writing

Read Anne’s e-mail and reply

From: “Anne Cliff”<fun@hotmail.com> Reply

To:Roy_Man@hotmail.com To:
Subject: My leisure activities Subject:
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2007 12:50:15

Roy,
Last time you asked me about my hobbies and so
on. So what can I say? I enjoy reading and
working with the computer. To be quite honest, I
am a real computer freak, but I also enjoy
watching television. Some of my favourite
programs are comedies, nature programs and
documentaries, although I also like watching
game shows and any other rubbish that is shown
on the box.
At the weekend I like listening to music with my
friends and having a drink. At home I do a lot of
outdoor activities, so I love playing handball,
jogging in the local park and working in my
family’s garden. We’ve got a female cat called
Polly (she’s quite old) and a male hamster called
Snappy.
If you want to tell me something about you
please answer asap. 56

Anne
8. Expressing Frequency: From always to never
Grammar: adverb of frequency

a. Arrange the adverbs according to the frequency they express

Always
Seldom sometimes

Occasionally quite
often

(not) often
never usually
almost always (not) very often

b. frequently
Never
always of frequency.
Tell your own activities using adverbs
hardly ever

9. Discussing leisure activities on board and at home

Communication skill: Speaking

Discuss with your partner what leisure activities you like or dislike. What activities are possible
on board of the vessel and which ones you do at home? Also discuss about the time you have for
these activities and how often you do them.

10. Applied Terminology: LIGHTS

MATCHING

Match these words with their meaning

1. All around light a. Lampu keliling
2. Masthead light b. Lampu tunda

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3. Sidelights c. Lampu tiang
4. Sternlight d. Lampu perling
5. Towing light e. Lampu-lampu lambung
6. Flashing light f. Lampu buritan

Appendix

Principles 6 : Structure with identical invariable plus variable

Example : Give way SAY
If the vessel wants to express her intention to give way The vessel will give way
If the vessel wants to report that she has given way
If the vessel wants to report that she has no given way ( yet )
If the vessel wants to express that thare is no necessity to
give way

Task 1

Make up SMCP about Ice – breaker assistance.

Read the description of the situation and fill the right phrase into the gap

Example :
Express the ice – breaker’s intention to arrive at 12.00 UTC
Ice breaker assistance will arrive at 12.00 UTC

Express that help from ice - breaker Ice – breaker assistance

is not to be had until 12.00 UTC
is not to be had with the given latitude
and longitude
is not being continued until 12.00 UTC
Is not being continued until weather
Conditions are getting better
Is going to be started again at 12.00 UTC

Task 2

Complete the SMCP with the invariable expect to refloat by given time or time circumstances
( when ? ) or even means ( how ? ). Use the description of the situation
1. When ? 12.00 UTC MV Jane expect to refloat at 12.00 UTC
2. When ? tide – higher MV Jane expect to refloat
3.When ? weather – better MV Jane expect to refloat
4. When ? draft – less MV Jane expect to refloat
5. How ? by help of boat MV Jane expect to refloat
with powerful engine

Task 3

Make up SMCP defining the collision with different objects

1. Vessel name : Concord I have collided with MV.Concord
2.Vessel name not known I have collided with
3.Thing which is not known I have collided with

Task 4

Make up SMCP defining things and services you require

1. Help against fire MV.Concord requires Fire fighting assistance
2. Apparatus for protecting the lung MV.Concord requires
against toxic smoke
3. Fire killers which contains carbon

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 dioxide MV.Concord requires
4. Machines which are able to
kill fire MV.Concord requires

Task 5
Make SMCP defining place and directions on board where the cable is leading to.

6 3
1

2 4
5
1. The cable 1 is leading ………………..
2. The cable 2 is leading ………………..
3. The cable 3 is leading ………………..
4. The cable 4 is leading…………………
5. The cable 5 is leading ……………….
6. The cable 6 is leading ………………

UNIT 8

1. According to our check list- these are our routine operations

Vocabulary: Verbs describing routine operations on board

a. Look at the symbol for safety equipment and fill in the correct word for each item

This is the Verbs for routine work if when

Fix Broken Every week
Check Doesn’t work Every month
Write Out of order Once a month
Re-write Has expired Twice a week
Correct Damaged Three times per
Install Defective year
Roll out Loose Now and then
Test Spoilt Sometimes
Replace Ruined regularly
Re-new Destroyed
Repair It is required
Go to
Change the position of
Insert a battery
Practice handling
Pack
Re-fill
Paint
Fasten
secure

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 b. Then use the verbs and say what you do to keep your safety equipment in good condition.
Also say when or under what conditions you do that.
Example: We repair the smoke detector if it does not work properly.
Every morning, I check the emergency telephone.

2. Fire!

Communication skill: listening

a. Listen to the dialog and decide if the statements are true √ or false X
b. Listen once again and, if the statement was wrong, fill in the correct fact.

1. There is fire on deck two.

2. Three fire fighting teams are fighting the fire.
3. One person is injured.
4. Crewman Simpson is lying under the bed.
5. They are opening the door to the cabin with an axe
6. They are taking the bosun to the hospital.
7. The 2nd officer is coming for help.
8. Crewman Simpson has lost his money.
9. The fire fighting team will check the fire area every 20 minutes.
10. A white smoke is developing.

Correct Fact
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

CD 2, Track 1
FIRE ALARM

Helmsman: Fire Alarm

2nd Officer: We have smoke on deck three. I’m calling the master and you are calling the fire fighting
team, right.
Helmsman: O.K. – Fire fighting team to the bridge – Fire fighting team to the bridge.
2nd Officer: Bridge. 2nd Officer speaking. Captain, we are having smoke on deck three, will you come to
the bridge, please.
Master: I’m coming

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Bruggs: Fire fighting team is ready. We are going down to deck 3 now to check.
Master: O.K., Mr. Bruggs. Please keep in touch.------
Mr. Bruggs, where are you walking now?
Bruggs: We are walking down the corridor on deck 3, starboard side. The smoke is coming from
aft where the cabins are. Well, we are getting close to cabin 32, 33, 34 now. We are
standing in front of cabin 34. The smoke is coming out of cabin 34. Yes, it’s cabin 34.
Master: Are you all wearing your face masks?
Bruggs: Yes; sure, we are. We are now trying to open the door. It is very difficult. We are using the
axe. The door is open. We are going in. There is a lot of smoke.
Master: What is on fire?
Bruggs: The table and a chair are on fire and the fire is spreading very fast towards the bed.
Master: Is there any body there?
Bruggs: We are looking for crewman Simpson. He should be in here. Ah, he is lying on the floor.
Simpson, Simpson. He lost consciousness. We are taking him out of the cabin into the
corridor.
Master: O.K the 2nd Officer is now coming down with a stretcher and another fire fighting party
and more fire extinguishers.
Bruggs: Good. We are using our last fire extinguisher. And we require more.
The flames are now reaching to the ceiling and are leaping now towards us.
2nd Officer: Captain, we are approaching the cabin 34 now. Two men are taking the injured crew
member to the hospital. We are replacing Bruggs and his team now.
Master: Is the fire under control now?
2nd Officer: The flames are getting smaller. A white smoke is developing. O.K. Captain.
Fire is under control now. No other persons are missing.
Master: O.K. Then check the other cabins and the whole corridor and report.
2nd Officer: Fire is completely under control. I am returning to the bridge. The fire fighting team will
check the fire area every 20 minutes. The fire fighting means remain on standby.

3. Look, what we are doing here!

Grammar: Present Continuous

a. Study the table about form and function of Present Continuous.

The Present Continuous

In general, we use the Present Continuous when we are thinking about something that is
unfinished or incomplete. So we use it to describe:
- an action that is going on at this moment, e.g.
You are studying English grammar just now.
- an action that is going on during this period of time or a trend, e.g.
More and more people are becoming sports fans
- an action or event in the future which has already been planned or prepared, e.g.
We are going on holiday tomorrow.
- a temporary event or situation, e.g.
The weather forecast was good, but it is raining at the moment.
Be careful! Some verbs are not used in the continuous form because they refer to states,
rather than actions or processes. These are verbs like:
 feel, hear, see, smell, taste
 assume, believe, consider, suppose, think, understand
 fear, dislike, hate, hope, like, love, prefer, regret, want, wish.
 Contain, cost, hold, measure, weigh.

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 b. Say what the people on the vessel are just doing. Example: The
helmsman is watching the fairway.

1. The Chief Mate ………………………………(cast anchor)

2. The Master. ………………………………….(maneuver in difficult water)
3. The computer ………………………………..(calculate course and route)
4. The 2nd Mate …………………………………(check charts)
5. The deck ratings ……………………………...(paint railing)
6. The bosun…………………………………….(count the lifejackets)

c. Change those sentences into negative and interrogative.

4. Current activities on deck

Vocabulary: Verbs describing current activities on deck

Make sentence based on the picture using present continuous tense

1. paint the side

2. clean the ship

3. load the cargo

4. work on the bridge

5. read nautical charts

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5. My first days on board

Communication skill: Reading, Grammar, Contrast between Simple Present

and Present Continuous

a. Read these pages from a diary of a very young seaman who has spent his
first week on board.

26 November
25 November
The life on board is fascinating but I have
Today is my second day on board. I’m a great deal to learn. Everything is so
tired and my arms are trembling. I just different from home. I’m trying to adapt
hope I will be able to complete the parts to the new way of life. I hear and learn a
which I have to paint. The pain in my back lot from a polish guy. Unfortunately, I
don’t learn foreign language quickly.

27 November Right now Liam is sitting with the bosun.

They are discussing the differences between
I’m working currently with Liam life and work routine in China and in
from China. He is a nice man, America. Liam speaks English very well and
friendly but impatient. He is always is trying to teach the bosun now how to
working ahead of me and is propose a toast in Chinese.
complaining that I am too slow. I
am doing my very best to keep up
b. Read the texts once again and underline the use of Simple Present and Present Continuous.

6. Routine operations and current activities contrasted

Grammar: Contrast between Present Simple and Present Continuous

a. Professions and activities

It’s holiday today. People below aren’t working. Say what they do in their jobs and
what they are doing at the moment. Make up sentences like this.

Example:
Ray drives buses but at the moment he is dancing with his wife.
Ray
Bus driver

1.…………………………………………………………………………

Brian
House builder

2. …………………………………………………………………………

Sven
Dress maker
3. …………………………………………………………………….

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 Bruni
Car salesman
4. …………………………………………………………………….

Fredo
Postman

b. Fill the gaps in the sentences by using the verbs in this list in the right form

Attend Get through inform Make

Assist Look up Pick up
Call back Put through
Deserve

1. Normally he ………………………………straight away.

2. The bosun always ………………………..the phone first.
3. After this hard action we ………………...a rest.
4. Just now he ……………………….the fire fighting team.
5. He ………………………the paragraph in the manual at the moment.
6. Today I ……………………………a training course on ISM.
7. Once a week the Chief Mate ……………….us about the latest safety regulations.
8. We hardly ever …………………………to the agent so easily.
9. Please hold on ………………you ………….to the Chief Engineer.
10. I …………………….some notes now and I’ll inform you in a few minutes.

7. Words Stress
Phonology: Revision of word and sentence stress

1. Study this table.

Word Stress

We do not say each syllable of a word with the same force or strength. We always stress one
syllable in each word and say it very loudly and all the other syllables more quietly.
And even if it is nearly the same word we often do not stress the same syllable. Therefore it
is important to learn the stress pattern of each word.

words shape No of syllables Stressed syllable

APPLY 2 2nd

APPLICATION 4 3rd

APPLICABLE 3 1st

There are two important rules about word stress:

1. One word, one stress.
2. The stress is always on a vowel.

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 2. Pay attention to the main stress in these words.

Master Container Deteriorate

Device Survivor Barometric
Address Transhipment Extinguisher
Advice Direction Identification
Embark Dangerous Prohibited
Forecastle Alongside Re-established
Transfer Favourable Restoration
Injured Frequency Semicircle
Pilot Jettison Superstructure
Radar Manoeuvre Temporarily

8. Sentence Stress

Phonology: Revision of word and sentence stress

a. Study this table

Sentence Stress

Sentences Stress is the music of spoken English. It gives the language its rhythm or “beat”. It is
accent on certain words within a sentence.
There are two types of words:
 content words = they are stressed
 function words = they are unstressed

Content words Function words

Words carrying meaning Examples Words for correct Examples
grammar
1. Main verb READ 1. Pronouns He, we
2. Nouns VESSEL 2. Prepositions On, at, in
3. Adjectives BIG 3. Articles A, an, the
4. Adverbs FAST 4. Conjunctions And, but
5. Negative auxiliaries DON’T 5. Auxiliary verbs Do, have, is

Content words are the key words of a sentence. They are the important words that carry meaning. If
you remove the functions words from a sentence, you will probably understand the sentence.

b. Practice the sentences aloud

A. Storm is coming over night. We are going to secure all things in the galley.

B.
The chemicals in these barrels are extremely dangerous goods.

C. Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to finish discharging on time.

D. We are walking down the corridor on deck 3, starboard side. The smoke is coming from aft
where the cabins are.

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9. Intonation

Phonology: Revision of rising and falling intonation

a. Study the table
Intonation

Intonation is the melodic pattern of an utterance. There are two basic patterns:
1. Falling intonation

With this pattern, the speaker drops the tone at the end of the sentence.

2. Rising intonation

With this pattern, the speaker raises his voice on the last stresses syllable of the sentence
and keeps the tone higher to the end of the sentence.
This pattern is used to indicate that what he is saying or asking requires a YES or NO
answer.
Is that RIGHT?

b.Practice your intonation skills

1. We have smoke on deck three.
2. I’m calling the master and you are calling the fire fighting, right?
3. Fire fighting team to the bridge! - Fire fighting team to the bridge!
4. Bridge. 2nd Officer speaking.
5. Will you come to the bridge, please.
6. I’m coming.

10. Standard Engine Orders

Vocabulary: Standard engine orders

a. Study the table.

SMCP AII/2 Standard Engine Orders
Any engine order given should be repeated by the person operating the bridge telegraph
and the officer of the watch should ensure the order is carried out correctly and
immediately.

Examples: Order
Starboard engine. Full astern
Stop port engine.
Emergency full ahead.

b. Read the standard engine orders loudly

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 11. Stop Port engine 1. Stop starboard engine
12. Port engine. Dead slow ahead 2. Starboard engine. Dead slow ahead
13. Port engine. Slow ahead 3. Starboard engine. Slow ahead
14. Port engine. Half ahead. 4. Starboard engine. Half ahead
15. Port engine. Full Ahead 5. Starboard engine. Full ahead.
16. Stand by Port engine 6. Stand by Starboard engine
17. Port engine. Dead slow astern 7. Starboard engine. Dead slow astern.
18. Port engine. Slow astern 8. Starboard engine. Slow astern.
19. Port engine. Half astern. 9. Starboard engine. Half astern.
20. Port engine. Full astern 10. Starboard engine. Full astern

c. Steering Orders

Match the following orders/commands with their meaning

1. Stand by! a. Balas!
2. Slow ahead! b. Tahan haluan!
3. Dead slow ahead! c. Cikar kiri!
4. Steady! d. Siap-siap!
5. Steady as she goes! e. Maju pelan!
6. Hard a-starboard! f. Tengah-tengah
7. Hard a-port g. Maju pelan sekali!
8. Check her! h. Mundur penuh!
9. Amidship! i. Cikar kanan
10. Ahead! j. Terus begitu!
11. Astern! k. Mundur!
12. Half astern! l. Maju penuh!
13. Full astern! m. Mundur setengah!
14. Full ahead! n. Maju

UNIT 9

1. Emergency onboard

Vocabulary: Types of emergency on board; Grammar: Imperative forms for

urgent commands

Fire on deck Electrical fire Collision Man overboard Grounding

Match the types of emergencies with commands which might go with them

Commands Types of Emergency

Do it!
Sound the alarm!
Check the fire!
Inform VTS about oil in water!
Stop the engine!

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Switch off the generator!
Fetch all fire extinguishers!
Close all doors!
Lower the ladder!

Commands Types of Emergency

Don’t do it!
Don’t open the door!
Don’t enter the cargo hold!
Don’t use the plug!
Don’t enter deck 2!
Don’t use the foam extinguisher!
Don’t panic!
Don’t get too close to the fire!
Don’t lose sight of the person!
Don’t move the person!

2. It’s for our safety.

Communication skill: listening

a. Listen to the dialog and give your opinion on the general quality of the safety check on this
vessel.
CD 2, track 4

Captain: Well, gentleman. Off we go for our safety tour. Everybody present. – Yes.- Same
procedure as ever. Fire fighting equipment first.
Bosun: These extinguishers are completely new, corrosion and some damage – you know.
Captain: I see. They are all in perfect condition. Hello, Mr. Swento. We are looking for the fire
extinguishers on this deck, can you help us?
Swento: Sorry, sir,…you mean….what…?
Captain: Fire extinguisher. Fire ….killing.
Swento: Ah, there. You look. Fire, yes for fire.
Captain: And, do you know how to operate ….to handle …..to do it?
Swento: Yes, yes, for fire. Fire –not good. O.K., very fine.
Captain: We must have a fire fighting training urgently, especially for the new foreign crew
members. And we must also train them in basic language skills.
Chief Mate: Right, It’s so important in all emergency situations that they uinderstand the commands
and questions as well as react correctly on them. Otherwise, the disaster will be just a
minute away.
Captain: Yes, the training for operating the devices is as important as the training in emergency
communications. And I think we should also train to keep calm in emergency cases and
not to panic.
Bosun: Right, if everything should run smoothly also a training in team working and right
reaction in the right moment is required.
Chief Mate: This emergency telephone here. Bosun, nobody can reach it because these boxes block the
access to the telephone.
Bosun: You are right. They’ll be removed immediately.
Captain: Now those fire hoses over there. – Bosun! Check the fire hoses and report.
Bosun: They are all O.K. This one is new and that one looks perfect.
Captain: Bosun, now check all fire signs and report if they are all in position and well readable.
Now let’s have a closer look at the lifeboats and liferafts.
Here we are. From the outside everything looks fine. A little bit paint is missing on the
starboard side. We should now check the inventory. The hooks, the first aid-kits. Oh this
one has expired. We must have a new one. The blankets,…..
Chief Mate: O.K. And we mustn’t forget to record the expiry date of the foodstuff rations and the
drinking water. Foodstuff …..in two month. Drinking water ….these rations are O.K. but

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 those ones must be replaced. Captain. Here is the complete check list for inventory. Two
replacements and some paint on the starboard side.
Captain: Well, Bosun, when was the last “man overboard” training. I can’t remember exactly.
Bosun: Monday week. And the crew did quite well. The only problem, you know, to speak with
hands and feet when lowering the lifeboat. Eventually we did successfully, but the time
was too long. Too much explanations, a waste of time. This week we’ll have an extra run,
additionally to the routine drill.
Chief Mate: Good idea. And I’ll do some extra training of emergency language. The crew is
very willing and efficient.
Captain: I’m glad to hear that. An emergency is no fun and with an unskilled crew we
can only rely on Good father. Well, I think we can finish our tour here. Bosun
and Chief Mate, you collect all facts and figures now for a complete report.
Hand it over to me tonight for the final meeting tomorrow morning, at 09:00
hours.

b. Record all items checked. Group them in a list for the positive results and for the negatives
combined with the reason for complaints.

Items with positive check Items with negative check

☺

1. Item Complaint

2. 1. 1.

3. 2. 2.

4. 3. 3.

5. 4. 4.

6. 5. 5.

3. General Alarm

Vocabulary: Emergency equipment; Communication skill: Speaking

a. Read and translate these General Alarm instructions

( 7 short + 1 Long)

1. The General Alarm is sounded in case of emergency which may necessitate

leaving the ship.
Be alert to instructions over the loudspeaker and from the crew.
2. Follow the escape route signs to the muster station.
Put on your outdoor clothes. Go to the Muster Station. Escape routes are clearly
marked.
Do not use the elevators
Leave your luggage behind
In case of smoke: Proceed on all fours.

3. Follow the crew’s instructions at all times.

In case of a General Alarm, each member has a specific task. Staff whose job is to guide passengers
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 4. Life jackets
Life jackets are available at the Muster Station. They will be distributed by the crew.

In case of emergency: Stay calm!

b. Read loudly these words

Life raft First Aid Station Evacuation Ladder Emergency telephone

Fire hose Life Jacket Fire extinguisher Lifebuoy
Muster StationEmergency exit Escape Route Lifeboat

c. Speak about the safety equipment on your vessel (kinds of equipment, location, conditions,
maintenance, drills etc)

4. Fire Plan

Vocabulary: Verbs to describe what happens in emergency situations

Write a text to describe these initial actions

Report – bridge: Information

sound
What where person trapped smoke

Rescue Trapped in Wake up Evacuate

fire/its path

Extinguish Portable Other Don’t put

extinguisher equipment yourself at risk

Contain Close the door Shut down Remove

In active voice, the subject performs / does the action expressed by the verb, that means – the subject
acts. ventilation flammable
materials

5. Active and Passive Voice

The bosun controls the fire equipment.
Grammar : The bosun will control the fire equipment.
Passive voice ; Communication Skills: Reading
The bosun can control the fire equipment
The bosun must control the fire equipment
a) Study the table about Active and Passive Voice
In Passive voice, the subject receives the action expressed by the verb, that means – the subject is
acted upon. The agent performing the action may appear in a “by” – phrase or may be omitted.
The fire equipment is controlled by the bosun

The fire equipment will be controlled by the bosun 70

The fire equipment can be controlled by the bosun
The fire equipment must be controlled by the bosun
 b) Read this text carefully and underline all verbs in passive voice

Fire on board
An on board fire is a serious event. If the fire cannot be controlled, where do you go
except in the water ? The fire triangle consist of fuel, oxygen and heat. All three must be
present to start a fire and the removal of any single one can extinguish a fire.
Fuel, such as gasoline and propane, can be very dangerous if precaution are not taken.
The fumes of these fuels are heavier than air and tent to collect in the cabin, bilge and other
lower areas of the boat. Because they naturally are surrounded by oxygen all that is necessary
to start a fire is heat. This could come from something as simple as a spark from an ignition
component. All you did was turn the key to start the engine.
You should read and understand the instructions on your fire extinguishers. If a fire
starts you should be prepared and not hesitate. Grab the fire extinguisher, activate it, and
direct it at the base of the flames using short bursts and sweeping it from side to side.

c) Form these sentences in passive voice!

Object/person Verb Agent
The alarm Can + sounded Any crew member
The cooking surface Will + cleaned Cook
Lifejackets Distribute Crew
Engine Stop Chief engineer
Escape route Mark, clearly -
Fire doors Must + closed -
Fire fighting team Instruct Bosun
Instructions of the crew Must + follow Passengers
Location of muster station Indicate Arrows
VTS inform Captain

6. You must not forget the following

Grammar: must/must not

If you hear the fire and emergency signal – what are your reactions?
a. First put the actions into the must and must not boxes and fill in the persons
concerned with the actions. Then report on the obligations and prohibitions of different people
on board in case of fire or any emergency.
b. Decide whether the actions are meant for your crew members (mark C),
officers (indicate O) or passengers (mark P).
c. Fill in the table below the persons concerned with the actions. Then report on
the obligations and prohibitions of different people on board in case of fire or any emergency.
1. Close all watertight doors

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 2. Instruct the fire fighting team
3. Get your lifejacket
4. Discuss the instructions of the crew
5. Go to your muster station
6. Stay in the cabin
7. Inform the captain on the progress of the evacuation
8. Use open flames
9. Enter the prohibited area
10. Get fire fighting equipment ready
11. Close fire doors
12. Waste time when entering the lifeboats
13. Go back to the cabin to collect your personal belonging
14. Stop all fans and ventilating systems
15. Take appropriate actions
16. Panic

Must Persons Must not Persons

concerned concerned

7. Types of Fire
Communication skills: Reading; Grammar: Imperatives

a. Read about the different types of fire.

Fire extinguishers are a very important safety item. There are numerous types and sizes of
extinguishers, they are classified by letters and numbers according to the class and size fire
they can put out. The letter (A, B, C, or D) indicates the class of fire. The number is a
measure of the capacity of the extinguisher – the larger the number the greater the capacity
to put out a fire.

As the numbers are concerned, so for Class A fires this rating is expressed as a number from
1 to 40 and from 1 to 640 for Class B fires. This rating will appear on the label – 10A, for
example. No number accompanies an extinguisher’s Class C rating. The C on the label
indicates only that the extinguisher is safe to use on electrical fires.

Extinguishers for Class D fires must match the type of metal that is burning. These
extinguishers do not use numerical ratings. Extinguishers for Class D fires are labeled with a
list detailing the metals that match the unit’s extinguishing agent.

Fire Types

Class A fires involve solid materials of an organic nature such as

wood, paper, cloth, rubber and plastics that do not melt

“A” is for combustible solids like woods

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 Class B fires involves liquids. They include petrol, diesel, thinners, oils,
paints, wax, cooking fat and plastics that melt.

“B” is for flammable liquids or gases

Class C fires involve electricity

“C” is for electrical fire

Class D fires involve flammable metals such as magnesium, aluminium,

titanium, sodium and potassium.
“D” is for combustible metals like magnesium

b. Read these instructions and indicate with A, B, C or D which instruction goes with the type
of fire

Instruction Type of Fire

1. Don’t refuel gasoline-powered equipment while it’s hot

2. Place oily rags in covered containers.
3. Look for old wiring, worn insulation and broken electrical fittings.
4. (Pure metals such as potassium and sodium react violently with
water and some other chemicals.) Handle them with care.
5. Prevent motors from overheating
6. Keep storage and working areas free of trash
7. (White phosphorus is air-reactive and will burn/explode on contact
with room air.) Keep them in a sealed container with a non-reactive
solution to prevent contact with air.
8. Don’t misuse fuses
9. Use flammable liquids only in well-ventilated areas
10. Investigate any appliance or electrical equipment that smells
strange.
11. Never install a fuse rated higher than specified for the circuit.

8. Abandoning Ship

a. Read these procedures for Abandoning Ship and cross out those which don’t
make sense in this context.
1. Phone your family at home.
2. Put on all available waterproof clothing, including gloves and lifejacket.
3. Complete your fire alarm drill.

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5. Note present position.
6. Send out MAYDAY message.
7. Launch life raft attached to ship.
8. Try to enter life raft directly from the ship (if impossible, use minimal
swimming effort to get on board)
9. Try to save as much as possible from your personal belonging.
10.Do not forget the EPIRB ( Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacon ).
11.Get a safe distance from the sinking vessel.
12.Collect all available flotsam. The most unlikely articles can be adapted for use
under survival condition.
13.Keep warm by huddling bodies together. Keep dry, especially your feet.
14.Stream a sea anchor.
15.Make sure that you have enough light for reading.
16.Arrange lookout watches.
17.Use flares only on skipper’s orders when there is a real chance of them being seen.
18.Arrange for collecting rainwater. Ration water to maximum one-half quart per
person per day, issued in small portion.
19.Do not drink seawater.
20.Only eat sweet from survival rations.

b. Take 5 of those rules for Abandoning Ship and discuss with your partner:

- What each rule means in detail.

- What you have to take into consideration.
- What the reasons for it is and
- What might be the consequences if not following this rule.

9. Survival at sea

Grammar: passive voice, vocabulary in emergency situations

a. Read this text about immersion suits and underline all verb forms in passive!

Immersion suits help to reduce the loss of body heat and shock on entering cold water.
Immersion suits are very important life saving appliances. The suit covers the wearer’s
body with the exception of the face, and should be worn over warm clothing. Immersion
suits which are used on many ships have an inflatable supporting collar. The vessel
carries enough immersion suits for everyone. They will be handed to the crew if
necessary. The suit’s use must be demonstrated to all crew members. Immersion suits
always must be used with approved life jackets.

b. Change these sentences into passive voice.

1. The officer has ordered the crews.

2. Our ships carry oil from the Middle East.
3. The cadet cleans the engine room every morning.
4. Marine Shipyard has built a new tugboat
5. The Oiler had reported the accident in the engine room before the Captain asked.
6. He opened the bunker manifold ten minutes ago.
7. The electrician has installed electric equipments.

10. The Loss of the Titanic

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 The great ship, “Titanic”, sailed to New York from Southampton on April 10 th, 1912. She was
carrying 1316 passengers and 891 crews. Even by modern standards, the 46, 000 ton “Titanic” was a
colossal ship. At that time, however, she was not only the largest ship that had ever been built, but was
regarded as unsinkable, for she had sixteen watertight compartments. Even if two of these were flooded,
she would still be able to float. The tragic sinking of this great liner will always be remembered, for she
went down on her first voyage with a very heavy loss of life.
Four days after setting out while the “Titanic” was sailing across the icy water of the North Atlantic
at night, a huge iceberg was suddenly spotted by a lookout. After the alarm had been given, the great
ship turned sharply to avoid a direct collision. The “Titanic” turned just in time, narrowly missing the
immense wall of ice which rose over 100 feet out of the water beside her. Suddenly, there was a slight
trembling sound from below, and the Captain sent crew down below to see what had happened. The
noise had been so faint that no one thought that ship had been damaged. Reports from below indicated
that five of the ship’s sixteen watertight compartments had already been flooded. The Captain realized
to this horror that the “Titanic” was sinking rapidly. The order to abandon ship was given and
hundreds of people plunged into the icy water. As there was not enough lifeboat capacity for everybody,
1500 lives were lost.

Answer these questions!

1. What is the title of this passage?
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2. What is the name of the vessel?

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3. Where did she sail from?

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4. What was her destination?

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5. When did she leave Southampton?

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6. How many passengers was she carrying?

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7. How many crews does she have?

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8. “Titanic” was a glorious ship, what was her tonnage?

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 9. Was she the largest ship that had ever been built at that time?
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10. How many watertight compartments did she have?

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11. When the “Titanic” sank, was it her third, second or maiden voyage?
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12. Where did she get the accident?

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13. How much of the iceberg was out of the water?

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14. Why did no one think that the ship had been damaged?
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15. Were there enough lifeboats for everybody?

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REFERENCES

Blakey, T.N. 1987. English for Maritime Studies. Cambridge University Press.
Meinhardt, M. 2004.English for Mariners part 1-2. WTA

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Taylor, DA. 2002. Introduction to Marine Engineering 2nd Edition. Butterworth Heinemann.

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