Maritime English Test for Cruise Ship Staff
Course Introduction
Regulations & Codes Addressed
The English Tests are designed from the ground up using approved guidelines from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO Model English Course 3.17); IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCPs); and consistent with the functional framework set out by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW).
Test Contents
Listening questions consist of 40% of the total test questions and are designed to be context rich and to simulate real-world scenarios, including sound effects such as storm-noises, radio interference & static and international accents. Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCPs) are used throughout the tests, and listening questions feature VHF and hand-held radio, training briefings, emergency PA broadcasts, and face-to-face crew encounters.
Test Duration
The user must attempt the test in 90 minutes, and in one sitting. Candidates will be timed as they tackle the questions, to simulate exam conditions and must achieve a minimum score of 65% to pass. If a candidate does not answer all of the questions by the time the timer runs out, they will fail those unanswered questions. Test delegates will be allowed a second attempt at the test for free should they not succeed the first time. If they fail a second attempt, the test will have to be re-purchased.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the Online Maritime English Test (MET) for Non-Crew Members of Cruise & Passenger Ships, you will receive a certificate detailing your pass. This certificate is generated automatically and available to download from the Learner’s portal.
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 90 minutes
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 86
- Assessments Yes
Features
- VIRSEC Maritime English Tests are 100% Online
- Questions Draw from a Randomised Pool
- Consistent with Internationally Recognised Standards
- Rapid Turnaround on Official Test Certificate
- Access to Test for 6 Months from Date of Purchase or Until Completion
- Test Specifically Targets Members of the Ship’s Staff
Target audiences
- The VIRSEC Maritime English Test for Non-Crew Members of Cruise Ships is designed to assess candidates’ English language competence between the levels of ‘Beginner’ and ‘Elementary’ (CEFR (Europe): A1 to A2 and ILR (United States): Level 0 to 1).
