№1 1. What influences a person's choice of a career?

(a topic) 2. Why did you decide to become a seafarer?

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a maritime career?
4. Are you ready for your maritime career?
5. What traits of character must a good seaman possess? Why?
№2 6. Why is English important for successful maritime career?
(a topic) 7. What are the main STCW requirements to the English language proficiency?
8. Why were SMCPs introduced to the maritime communication?
№3 9. What documents is it necessary to have with you during a shipboard practice?

The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (or
STCW), 1978, as amended, sets qualification standards for masters, officers and watch personnel on seagoing
merchant ships.
STCW was adopted in 1978 by conference at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in
London,

STCW Convention chapters

1. Chapter I:  General provisions
2. Chapter II:  Master and deck department
3. Chapter III:  Engine department
4. Chapter IV:  Radiocommunication and radio operators
5. Chapter V:  Special training requirements for personnel on certain types of ships
6. Chapter VI:  Emergency, occupational safety, security, medical care and     survival functions
7. Chapter VII:  Alternative certification
8. Chapter VIII:  Watchkeeping

The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is an international maritime treaty
concerning merchant ships
STCW was adopted on the1 of November in 1974 by the International Conference on Safety of Life
at Sea, which was held by the International Maritime Organization
provides - various types of ships,
the information - fire safety provisions for all ships,
about - life-saving appliances and arrangements
- the stowage and securing of all types of cargo and cargo containers

 Chapter I - General Provisions

 Chapter II-1 - Construction - Subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations
 Chapter II-2 – Fire prevention, fire detection and fire extinction
 Chapter III - Lifesaving appliances and arrangements
 Chapter IV - Radio communications          
 Chapter V – Safety of Navigation
 Chapter VI – Carriage of Cargoes
 Chapter VII – Carriage of dangerous goods
 Chapter VIII - Nuclear ships
 Chapter IX - Management for the Safe Operation of Ships
 Chapter X – Safety measures for high-speed craft
 Chapter XI-1 - Special measures to enhance maritime safety
 Chapter XI-2 - Special measures to enhance maritime safety
 Chapter XII - Additional security measures for bulk carriers
 Chapter XIII – Verification of compliance
 Chapter XIV - Safety measures for ships operating in polar waters
The ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) entered into force in August 2013

 What are the basic aims of the MLC?

o To ensure comprehensive worldwide protection of the rights of seafarers;
o To establish a level playing field for countries and shipowners committed to providing
decent ['diːs(ə)nt](syn. Appropriate) working and living conditions for seafarers,
protecting them from unfair competition from substandard ships.

 What do the titles cover?

The Regulations, Standards (Part A) and Guidelines (Part B) are contained in five Titles:
1: Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship
2: Conditions of employment
3: Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering
4: Health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection
5: Compliance [kəm'plaɪən(t)s] and enforcement [ɪn'fɔːsmənt, en-] /соблюдение правопорядка/

Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs)
The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, more commonly known as the COLREGS, are
quite simply, the 'rules of the road' for ships and other vessels at sea; they set out the conduct of vessels in any
condition of visibility, in sight of each other and in restricted visibility.

What documents do you need for future shipboard practice?

Training Record is a document which must be completed during periods of onboard service and verified by
Book the Master that the various tasks were completed by a trainee.

Endorsement is an official document issued together with a diploma or a certificate certifying that a
[ɪn'dɔːsmənt] person is qualified to perform specific duties on vessels subject to STCW

Certificate of is the official certificate which entitles the holder to serve in the capacity and perform the
Competency functions involved at the level of responsibility

Seaman’s a document certifies that the person holding is a seamen as per STCW.
Service Book/ The record of employment on board of a merchant ship is recorded there
Seamen’s
Record Book/
Seamen’s
Discharge Book
Medical Fitness is a document signed by a doctor that proves someone is in good health or healthy enough
Certificate do a particular type of work.

Basic Safety is an official document certifying that the holder has successfully completed the course in
Training basic safety training which includes basic firefighting, elementary first aid, personal survival
Certificate techniques, and personal safety and social responsibility.
Foreign ['fɔrɪn]/ is a travel document usually issued bн a country’s government, that
travel passport and nationality of its holder primarily for the purpose of international travel. Passports
contain information such as the holder’s name, place and date of birth, photograph,
signature, and other identifying information

Yellow fever is a medical document which proves that the holder has been vaccinated against yellow
vaccination fever.
[ˌvæksɪ'neɪʃ(ə)n]
certificate
#1 (3) What are the advantages and disadvantages of a maritime career?

The advantages of maritime career are The main disadvantage of being a sailor are
- possibility to travel and see the world, - long time without a family,
- a high salary, - limited space for several months,
- communication with people of different - communication with the same people for a
nationalities long time,
- Everything is paid for while you're onboard; - seasickness,
food, housing, electricity, water, and - a lot of risk,
healthcare. - no dayoff at all for 6months or 8 months
depending on your contract.

6. Why is English important for successful maritime career?

7. What are the main STCW requirements to the English language proficiency?

Maritime English Role

The language usually used on board ship is the national language of the crew. In these days of multinational
crews, a variety of languages may be used or one working language adopted.
English must be used as the working language for bridge-to-bridge and bridge-to-shore safety
communications, and communications on board between the pilot and bridge watchkeeping personnel (Chapter V).
An adequate ['ædɪkwət] standard of English is therefore not only an international requirement for
certification of seafarers but also a key element in ensuring safe, efficient and profitable ['prɔfɪtəbl] ship operations.
Adequate knowledge of English language to enable the officer to use charts and other nautical publications,
to understand meteorological information and messages concerning ship’s safety and operation, to communicate
with other ships and coast stations and to perform the officer’s duties also with the multilingual crew including the
ability to use and understand the Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary.
In 2001, IMO adopted the Standard Marine Communication Phrases. The SMCP meets the requirements
regarding verbal communication.
The SMCP is divided into External Communication Phrases (ship to ship & ship to shore communication)
and On Board Communication phrases (communication within the ship) and into Part A and Part B.
The SMCP builds on a basic knowledge of the English language. The aim is to reduce grammar, lexical and
idiomatic varieties to a minimum and overcome language barriers at sea and avoid misunderstandings which can
cause accidents.
Under the STCW Convention, all officers in charge of a watch must have a good command of spoken and
written English