https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12960/40 2026-05-12T15:01:04Z 2026-05-12T15:01:04Z Ziarati, Reza Ziarati, Martin https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12960/1218 2021-06-05T20:06:10Z 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Piecemeal approach to development of STCW and the consequences - A case for comprehensive review of the current maritime education and training standards Ziarati, Reza; Ziarati, Martin A review of a recent research has shown that 25% of the world fleet are responsible for more than 50% of shipping accidents, while the top 25% of the safest ships caused just 7% of all accidents. Another study has reported that improving the quality of the world fleet to the same level as those of the safest 25% could lead to a 72% reduction in accidents. There has not been any investigation as to why some flags are found to be safe or why some are involved in more accidents. This paper reports on the outcome of recent research works which point out the need to bring together the main stakeholders, such as IMO and EMSA, as well as the key sector innovators, in order to review the requirements of the shipping industry. The paper argues for a new set of standards for the education and training of ship officers and ratings. © 2012: The Royal Institution of Naval Architects. International; 2-s2.0-84876704898

2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Ziarati, Reza Koivisto, H. Uriasz, J. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12960/1217 2021-06-05T20:05:40Z 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Development of standards for maritime english - the EU Leonardo martel project Ziarati, Reza; Koivisto, H.; Uriasz, J. This paper reports on the progress of the EU funded Leonardo project MarTEL which concems the development of a set of standards for Maritime English for application in Merchant Navy education and training programmes for cadet officers and officers of various types and ranks. The standards are based on transfer of innovation from existing English language standards and maritime English model courses such as Intemational Maritime Organisation's (IMO) Model course 3.17 and the IMO's SMCP (Standard Maritime Communication Phrases, 2001). Recent reviews by several IMO member countries had identified that 'there is a compelling need to promote a high level of working maritime English language skills' for merchant navy officers. The standards were developed at three different levels referred to as Phases 1, 2 and 3. Phase 1 standard applies to level of Maritime English proficiency required for entry onto Merchant Navy cadet officer programmes for both Deck cadet officers and Marine Engineering cadets officers. Phase 2 is in two parts, Part 1 concems the standard of Maritime English competency for Deck Officers of Watch and Part 2 relates to competency level for Marine Engineering Officers. Phase 3 is for Senior Officers and again subdivided into two part, Parts 1 and 2, one for senior Deck officers and one for senior Marine Engineering officers. Each standard has its own set of study guidelines and underpinned by a comprehensive study unit. While the guidelines are to prepare the candidates for a test at given level (Phase ), the Study Unit is a knowledge-base of content for each phase. All phases include active skills i.e. Speaking, Listening and Writing. The content for standard is based on active leaming and on maritime terminology and usage with less emphasis on grammar. All standards for Cadet, Officer and Senior Officer Levels (Phases) will have different weights on different skills and different proficiency requirements at different ranks and duties. The work on standards commenced after a survey of a range of maritime education and business organisations in partner countries. The paper reports on the results of the initial evaluations with a group of cadets and officers in Finland, Poland, England and Turkey. The outcome of the evaluations were used to redirect the work to ensure the education and business organisations views as well as the cadets and officers who took part either in the survey or . actual evaluations were taken into consideration. © 2009 All rights reserved. 2-s2.0-85084737064

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