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MarTEL English• 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 Plus Core 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 Plus Associated Partners• Maritime Office in Szczecin (MOS) • Finnish Ship Officers' Union • Finnish Engineer´s Officers Association • WinNova West 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

MarTEL Website www.martel.pro