Maritime English - English for people connected with the sea. Like in aviation, it is essential that all users understand one another at sea, so in the shipping world a basic knowledge of English is indispensable, even to reduce the probability of accidents happening.
Read about the uses and origins of Maritime English and listen to a former Merchant seaman, now a Maritime English teacher, talking about his experiences.
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