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Maritime English

Books & Journals

This section is your go-to guide for some of the best Maritime English books and journals on the subject.

As Maritime English evolves, so does the literature... So keep checking back as we continually add to this list of resources.

 
What Books & Journals Do We Recommend?
Here is our top selection of books, journals and articles to assist you in widening your knowledge of Maritime English.

 

► Books

  • Maritime English 1: An Introduction to English for Maritime Use, by Mickie de Wet

This is for lower-intermediate learners of English as a foreign language. Ideal for people working or intending to work, in the Maritime or Transport Management sectors.
See link: https://www.amazon.com/Maritime-English-Introduction-Use-ebook/dp/B079HJCHTF

  • Maritime English for the Shipping Industry, by M. Ververi & S. Koutsogianni

This book focuses on issues specific to the shipping industry.
See link: https://fedimos.gr/product/maritime-english-for-the-shipping-industry

  • English for the Maritime Industry, by Tony Grice

A language course book for seafarers.
See link: https://www.amazon.com/English-Maritime-Industry-Language-Course/dp/095745470

 


► Journals

  • Maritime English Journal

This is an academic publication. One of the topics it focuses on is the structure, development and usage of English within the maritime industry. In particular, it looks at the relationship and effect it has had on standard English.
See link: https://www.maritime-english-journal.com

 

► Articles

  • The International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation. Revision of IMO Model Course 3.17 Maritime English.

This article focuses on Maritime English to Auxiliary Personnel. It covers the specific language used to describe maritime terminology.
Subjects include:

  • The parts of ships
  • Organisation onboard ships
  • All essential safety-related matters and work-specific topics

See link: https://www.transnav.eu

  • Article_Revision_of_IMO_Model_Course_3.17_Martes,35,587.html, Canadian Centre of Science and Education.

This features articles on using Maritime English in conversation.
It shows the linguistic features of Maritime English. It looks at both the academic and professional sectors. Specifically, it focuses on the language used to help communication at sea.
See link: http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ijel/article/view/32964

  • The World Maritime University. The impact of maritime English communication training for non-native English language speakers concerning the competency of seafarers : Iraqi maritime sector case study

This article looks at the impact of Maritime English communication training. It focuses on non-native English language speakers, and is concerned with the competency of seafarers. It’s an Iraqi maritime sector case study.
See link: https://commons.wmu.se/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1234&context=all_dissertations

  • How to Make Teaching Maritime English (More) Interesting?, by J. Kegalj & A. J. Kuduz

Published by The Slovene Association of LSP Teachers, this paper focuses on methods of helping students learn Maritime English.
See link: http://sdutsj.si/files/2018/07/Inter_alia_3_Kegalj-Kuduz.pdf