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www.martel.pro. Maritime English. http ://gcaptain.com/our-favorite-youtube-video-the-german-coast-guard/. MarTEL English. How do we ensure seafarers communicate effectively onboard, and ensure that it's in-line with the latest International requirements?
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Maritime English • http://gcaptain.com/our-favorite-youtube-video-the-german-coast-guard/
MarTELEnglish • How do we ensure seafarers communicate effectively onboard, and ensure that it's in-line with the latest International requirements? • How do we best assess the English language skills of seafarers? • How do we develop a comprehensive process for evaluation of English language oral skills? • How do we gain International recognisation for assessment in the English language skills of seafarers? How do we establish International standards in English competency for seafarers?
MarTEL Project • The first MarTEL Project (2007 – 2009) created a set of Maritime English tests with study guidelines for seafarers. • Phase 1 – Cadet Level • Phase 2 – Officer Level (Deck and Engineering) • Phase 3 – Senior Officer Level (Deck and Engineering) At Phase 2 and 3 levels, there are separate tests and study guidelines for Deck and Engineering Officers
MarTEL Project Partners • Centre for Factories of the Future • TUDEV Institute of Maritime Studies • Satakunta University of Applied Sciences • Spinaker d.o.o. • University of Strathclyde • University of Tromso • Maritime University of Szczecin • Glasgow College of Nautical Studies
New Funding Awarded • In October 2010, the MarTEL Plus project was awarded funding by the European Union. • The MarTEL Plus project will build upon the successfully concluded MarTEL project with a range of new features and functionalities. • The project will run for a period of two years.
MarTEL PlusCore Partners • Centre for Factories of the Future (UK) • TUDEV Institute of Maritime Studies (TR) • Satakunta University of Applies Sciences (FI) • Spinnaker d.o.o. (SL) • Nicola Vaptsarov Naval Academy (BG) • World Maritime University (SE) • University of Cadiz (ES) • Centre of Development Works / OPR (PL) • National Maritime College of Ireland (IE)
MarTEL PlusAssociated Partners • Maritime Office in Szczecin (MOS) • Finnish Ship Officers' Union • Finnish Engineer´s Officers Association • WinNovaWest Coast Education • Port of Rauma • Irish Institute of Master Mariners • 1st Evening Vocational Senior School of Egaleo • Finnish Shipowners Association • Glasgow College of Nautical Studies • Finnish Transport Safety Agency (Trafi) • Bureau of Vocational Training , Ministry of Education and Lifelong Learning • University of the Aegean • ASAP English Courses • Kiev State University
MarTEL Plus Project • Enhanced speaking test, with one-to-one examination. • Test and Study Guidelines of Maritime English for Ratings. • Teachers’ Guidelines for all MarTEL tests. • Mobile phone application with practice tests. • Enhancement of Test Centre Quality Control systems