Basic Nautical English Course

Why this course?

The Basic Nautical English Course

This course provides you with the essential language tools to communicate safely and efficiently in the maritime environment. Learn fundamental technical vocabulary, key phrases for VHF radio communication, and common expressions used in navigation and port operations. Master the skills needed to understand and give instructions, report incidents, and actively participate in the international maritime work environment.

Differential Advantages

  • Practical Approach: exercises and simulations of real-life situations on board and in port.
  • Specialized Vocabulary: comprehensive glossary of essential nautical and maritime terms.
  • Effective Communication: intensive practice of pronunciation and listening comprehension.
  • Up-to-date Learning Materials: multimedia resources and interactive exercises for dynamic learning.
  • Flexibility: online format with 24/7 access to materials and personalized tutoring.
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Basic Nautical English Course

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Who is it aimed at?

  • Nautical and Maritime Transport students who want a solid foundation in the essential technical vocabulary for their studies and future internships.
  • Seamen and deck personnel looking to improve their onboard communication and better understand instructions in English.
  • Junior bridge officers who need to boost their confidence when communicating with international crew, pilots, and port authorities.
  • Shipping company shore-based staff who need to understand maritime jargon in English to improve efficiency in management and logistics.
  • Anyone interested in the maritime world with no prior experience looking for a practical and accessible introduction to nautical English.

Learning flexibility
Access recorded lessons and exercises Interactive and downloadable materials to study at your own pace and from anywhere.

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Objectives and competencies

Communicating effectively in maritime emergencies:

Use the SMCP to transmit clear and concise information, prioritizing the safety of human life at sea and the protection of the environment.

Understand and apply essential nautical terminology for navigation and maritime operations.

Identify and name the parts of a ship, navigation and maneuvering equipment, as well as understand and use specific terminology in maritime communications and documentation.

Interpret and respond to standard maritime radio messages accurately.

“Use Standard Maritime Vocabulary (SMCP) to transmit and understand relevant safety, navigation and emergency information, ensuring clear and effective communication with other vessels and coastal stations.”

Navigate and understand basic nautical documents, such as charts and manuals, in English.

“Interpreting standard nautical symbols, abbreviations, and terminology in English-language charts and publications.”

Collaborate effectively with international crew members using English as the common language.

Exchange accurate and concise information about the ship’s situation, intentions and plans, understanding and adapting to cultural and linguistic differences.

Perform basic safety inspections and reports on board using appropriate technical vocabulary.

“Identify hazards, assess risks and propose preventive measures, documenting findings with standard terminology.”

Curriculum - Modules

  1. Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
  2. Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
  3. Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
  4. Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
  5. Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
  6. Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
  7. Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
  8. Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation

    Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics

    Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates

  1. Greetings and introductions: on board and in port.
  2. Essential vocabulary: parts of the ship, equipment, maneuvers.
  3. Key phrases for communication: orders, instructions, confirmations.
  4. Communication with pilots and port authorities.
  5. Basic meteorology: forecasts, warnings, sea conditions.
  6. Onboard emergencies: mayday, pan pan, secour.
  7. Communication with other ships: VHF, AIS.
  8. Requesting services: repairs, provisions, fuel.
  9. Describing technical problems and breakdowns.
  10. Social conversations and courtesy basic.

  1. Formal and informal greetings and introductions in the maritime environment.
  2. Basic vessel vocabulary: parts of the ship, equipment, and tools.
  3. IMO standard communication: key phrases for common situations.
  4. Emergency procedures: distress calls (MAYDAY, PAN PAN, SECURITE).
  5. Basic meteorology: weather descriptions, warnings, and forecasts.
  6. Simple instructions and orders: understanding and execution.
  7. Communication with port authorities: arrival, berthing, and departure.
  8. Safety on board: risk identification and preventive measures.
  9. Basic first aid: communication and assistance Initial.
  10. Practical simulation exercises: application of communication skills in real-life scenarios.

  1. Introduction to Nautical English: Importance and Context
  2. International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA): Pronunciation of nautical terms.
  3. Greetings and Courtesy: Essential phrases for communication on board and in port.
  4. Parts of the Ship: Basic vocabulary of the ship’s structure and components.
  5. Navigation Equipment: Names of navigation instruments and systems.
  6. Basic Maneuvers: English commands and responses for tacking, berthing, and sailing away.
  7. Weather Conditions: Terms to describe the weather and sea state.
  8. Emergency Communications: Key phrases for dangerous situations (MAYDAY, PAN) PAN).
  9. Safety Vocabulary: Safety equipment, procedures, and alarm signals.
  10. Simulation Exercises: Practice conversations in common maritime situations.

  1. Formal and informal greetings and introductions
  2. International phonetic alphabet: usage and accurate pronunciation
  3. Numbers: cardinal, ordinal, and reading coordinates
  4. Essential vessel vocabulary: parts, equipment, and systems
  5. Key phrases for navigation: heading, speed, position, distance
  6. Weather and meteorology: conditions, forecasts, and alerts
  7. Basic emergencies: man overboard, fire, breakdown
  8. Communication with port and coastal authorities
  9. Clear requests and responses: confirmation, repetition, and correction
  10. Professional communication style: clarity, conciseness, and courtesy

  1. System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
  2. Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
  3. Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
  4. Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
  5. Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
  6. Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
  7. Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
  8. Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
  9. Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.

    Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.

    Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.

Plan de estudio - Módulos

  1. Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
  2. Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
  3. Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
  4. Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
  5. Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
  6. Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
  7. Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
  8. Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation

    Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics

    Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates

  1. Greetings and introductions: on board and in port.
  2. Essential vocabulary: parts of the ship, equipment, maneuvers.
  3. Key phrases for communication: orders, instructions, confirmations.
  4. Communication with pilots and port authorities.
  5. Basic meteorology: forecasts, warnings, sea conditions.
  6. Onboard emergencies: mayday, pan pan, secour.
  7. Communication with other ships: VHF, AIS.
  8. Requesting services: repairs, provisions, fuel.
  9. Describing technical problems and breakdowns.
  10. Social conversations and courtesy basic.

  1. Formal and informal greetings and introductions in the maritime environment.
  2. Basic vessel vocabulary: parts of the ship, equipment, and tools.
  3. IMO standard communication: key phrases for common situations.
  4. Emergency procedures: distress calls (MAYDAY, PAN PAN, SECURITE).
  5. Basic meteorology: weather descriptions, warnings, and forecasts.
  6. Simple instructions and orders: understanding and execution.
  7. Communication with port authorities: arrival, berthing, and departure.
  8. Safety on board: risk identification and preventive measures.
  9. Basic first aid: communication and assistance Initial.
  10. Practical simulation exercises: application of communication skills in real-life scenarios.

  1. Introduction to Nautical English: Importance and Context
  2. International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA): Pronunciation of nautical terms.
  3. Greetings and Courtesy: Essential phrases for communication on board and in port.
  4. Parts of the Ship: Basic vocabulary of the ship’s structure and components.
  5. Navigation Equipment: Names of navigation instruments and systems.
  6. Basic Maneuvers: English commands and responses for tacking, berthing, and sailing away.
  7. Weather Conditions: Terms to describe the weather and sea state.
  8. Emergency Communications: Key phrases for dangerous situations (MAYDAY, PAN) PAN).
  9. Safety Vocabulary: Safety equipment, procedures, and alarm signals.
  10. Simulation Exercises: Practice conversations in common maritime situations.

  1. Formal and informal greetings and introductions
  2. International phonetic alphabet: usage and accurate pronunciation
  3. Numbers: cardinal, ordinal, and reading coordinates
  4. Essential vessel vocabulary: parts, equipment, and systems
  5. Key phrases for navigation: heading, speed, position, distance
  6. Weather and meteorology: conditions, forecasts, and alerts
  7. Basic emergencies: man overboard, fire, breakdown
  8. Communication with port and coastal authorities
  9. Clear requests and responses: confirmation, repetition, and correction
  10. Professional communication style: clarity, conciseness, and courtesy

  1. System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
  2. Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
  3. Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
  4. Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
  5. Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
  6. Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
  7. Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
  8. Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
  9. Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.

    Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.

    Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.

  1. Introduction to Maritime Communication: Importance and Context
  2. International Phonetic Alphabet: Use and Practice
  3. IMO Standard Phraseology: SMCP, GMDSS
  4. Emergency Communications: MAYDAY, PAN PAN, SECURITE
  5. VHF Radiotelephony: Equipment, Channels, Procedures
  6. GMDSS: Systems, Alarms, Distress Procedures
  7. Basic Nautical Terminology: Definitions and Applications
  8. Common Abbreviations and Acronyms in Navigation
  9. Communication with Port and Coastal Authorities
  10. Practical Communication Exercises in Simulated Situations

  1. Greetings and introductions in the maritime context: onboard hierarchy, roles, and responsibilities.
  2. Standard communication: IMO phrases, phonetic alphabet, numbers, and time.
  3. Essential vocabulary: parts of the ship, equipment, weather conditions, directions.
  4. Call procedures: VHF radio, DSC, station identification.
  5. Emergency messages: MAYDAY, PAN PAN, SECURITE; Structure and content.
  6. Communication during maneuvers: berthing, unberthing, towing, anchoring.
  7. Communication regarding safety: fires, floods, breakdowns, man overboard.
  8. Communication with port authorities: arrival/departure information, regulations.
  9. Language barriers and intercultural communication in a diverse maritime environment.
  10. Drills and communication exercises in emergency situations.

  1. Introduction to Maritime English: Basic Vocabulary and Key Phrases
  2. Radio Communication: Standard Procedures and VHF Channels
  3. Distress Messages: MAYDAY, PAN PAN, SECURITE; Structure and Content
  4. Instructions and Orders: Understanding and Execution in English
  5. Weather Reports: Basic Terminology and Operational Relevance
  6. Onboard Communication: Routine Tasks, Safety, and Emergencies
  7. Interaction with Port Authorities: Customs, Immigration, and Health
  8. Use of Manuals and Documentation: Identifying and Consulting Information
  9. Drills and Exercises: Participation and Effective Communication in English
  10. Pronunciation and Listening Comprehension: Practice and Continuous Improvement

  1. Introduction to Maritime English: Basic Vocabulary and Pronunciation
  2. IMO Standard Communication: Key Phrases and Their Use
  3. VHF Radiocommunications: Procedures and Channels
  4. Maritime Safety Messages: MAYDAY, PAN PAN, SECURITE
  5. Position Reports and Weather Reports
  6. Orders and Confirmations: Maneuvers, Engines, Steering
  7. Communication with the Pilot: Ship and Port Information
  8. Understanding Nautical Charts and Publications in English
  9. Interpersonal Communication on Board: Jargon and Courtesy
  10. Drills and Emergencies: Clear Instructions and concise

Career opportunities

  • Deck/Engine Room Crew: Improved communication on board and with the outside world.
  • Shore Staff in Nautical Companies: International customer service, document management.
  • Marina and Yacht Club Staff: Communication with foreign clients, navigation assistance.
  • Nautical Tourism Sector: Boat rentals, water sports, maritime excursions.
  • Fishing and Aquaculture: Communication with international markets, export management.
  • Shipbuilding and Repair: Interpretation of technical manuals, communication with suppliers.
  • Maritime Administration: Inspections, vessel control, maritime safety.
  • NGOs and Maritime Rescue Organizations: Coordination of operations, communication in emergencies.

Admission requirements

Academic/professional profile:

Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.

Language proficiency:

Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.

5. Induction

Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.

Technical requirements (for online):

Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.

Admission process and dates

1. Online
application

(form + documents).

2. Academic review and interview

(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).

3. Admission decision

(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).

4. Reservation of place

(deposit) and registration.

5. Induction

(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).

Scholarships and grants

  • Maritime English Fundamentals: Essential vocabulary for effective communication in navigation and port operations.
  • Standard Communication: Key phrases and expressions for understanding and giving clear instructions in common onboard situations.
  • Maritime Safety: Specific terminology related to emergency procedures, risk prevention, and international regulations.
  • Practical Exercises: Simulations and role-playing to apply the language in real-world nautical scenarios.
  • Continuous Improvement: Personalized feedback and additional resources to strengthen your maritime language skills.
Acquire the necessary tools for safe and efficient communication in the international maritime environment.

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Frequently asked questions

It indicates a serious and imminent emergency that endangers life or the vessel.

Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.

Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.

Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.

Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.

Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.

Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.

A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.

  1. Introduction to Maritime English: Basic Vocabulary and Pronunciation
  2. IMO Standard Communication: Key Phrases and Their Use
  3. VHF Radiocommunications: Procedures and Channels
  4. Maritime Safety Messages: MAYDAY, PAN PAN, SECURITE
  5. Position Reports and Weather Reports
  6. Orders and Confirmations: Maneuvers, Engines, Steering
  7. Communication with the Pilot: Ship and Port Information
  8. Understanding Nautical Charts and Publications in English
  9. Interpersonal Communication on Board: Jargon and Courtesy
  10. Drills and Emergencies: Clear Instructions and concise

Request information

  1. Complete the Application Form
  2. Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
  3. Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
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