The 22nd International Maritime English Conference

International Maritime Lecturers Association
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport
IMEC22 The 22nd International Maritime English Conference
Conference Book
Alexandria Egypt 28 October 1 November, 2010 Sheraton Montazah Hotel
IMEC 22 organized by Local Organizing Committee Institute for Language Studies, Alexandria Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Egypt
Edited, Compiled & Prepared by Heba Elsayed Sarah Fawzy Alia Taher Passant Ahmed
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel
ORGANISERS
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport Institute for Language Studies Alexandria Headquarters, Egypt
International Maritime Lecturers Association IMLA IMLAs Maritime English Subcommittee IMEC
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ARAB ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & MARITIME TRANSPORT
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PARTNERS
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Accommodation
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A Welcome Note
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
As the Head of the IMEC22 Local Organizing Committee (LOC), it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all in Alexandria. A whole year of preparation, organisation and implementation have brought a group of thirteen members close together, and through the easy and hard times, all members have been absolutely determined to make the conference fruitful and rewarding. The LOC and I have been really honoured and pleased to exert all our efforts to render the IMEC22 interesting, informative and worthwhile. On behalf of the Academys President, the ILS Staff members and Personnel, the IMEC22 LOC and myself, I wholeheartedly wish you all a successful conference and a pleasant stay in Egypt.
Ghada Hozayen
Dean, Institute for Language Studies Alexandria Director, Graduate Programmes in Linguistic and Translation Studies AASTMT
Contents
Programme Overview ... 01 Detailed Programme (Abstracts) Day 1 ...... 02 Day 2 ... 14 Day 3 ... 31 Day 4 ... 37 Day 5 ... 45 Presenters Biographies ... 51 Conference Venue (Sheraton Montazah) ... 63
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IMEC 22 Programme Overview

Venue: AASTMT Miami Campus
Wednesday October 27 Registration and Reception 1900 hrs
Venue: Sheraton Montazah Hotel

Thursday October 28 Late registration 0830 hrs Opening ceremony 0930 hrs Key note speakers & showcases Afternoon sessions Morning sessions 1000 hrs Afternoon sessions Morning session 1000 hrs Sightseeing: Royal Jewellery Museum & Quitbay citadel Bibliotheca Alexandrina Guided Tour City Centre shopping Mall Monatzah Royal Gardens tour 0915 hrs AAST Tour & IMEC22 Photo 1030 hrs Afternoon sessions Gala Dinner 1930 hrs (Certificate Awards) Morning sessions 1000 hrs Closing ceremony 1130 hrs End of IMEC22 & moving to Cairo 1300 hrs
Friday October 29
Saturday October 30 (Casual Attire)
Sunday October 31 (Formal Attire)
Monday November 1
IMEC 22 Detailed Programme (Abstracts)
Day 1
Venue: Sheraton Montazah Hotel - Main Hall
Day One: Thursday 28.10.2010

08:30-09:30 09:30-10:00 10:00-10:45 Trenkner, Peter & Cole, Clive Pritchard, Boris & Borucinsky, Mirjana Late Registration IMEC 22 Official Opening Raising the Maritime English Bar: The STCW Manila Amendments and their Impact on Maritime English Maritime English within MET Systems: Some Mobility Issues Coffee Break Murrell, Stephen Noble, Alison & Katarzyska, Barbara French, Jon Safe Sailing MarEng Plus Macmillan Practice Online: Practising English Anywhere and Anytime Lunch Hall 1 15:1515:45 16:0016:30 16:4517:15 Demydenko, Nadiya Katarzyska, Barbara Weihua, LUO The Strategy of Creating The Introductory Maritime English Course for Non-Native English Speakers Piracy at Sea On-going Maritime English Reform in China 15:1515:45 Hall 2 Hozayen, Ghada & Seddeek, Abeer & Ghoneim, May Developing Teaching Materials for Second Assistant Marine Engineers Showcase
Key note
10:45-11:30 11:30-12:00 12:00-12:40 12:45-13:25 13:30-14:15 14:15-15:15
16:0017:15
Tominac, Sandra & Borucinsky, Mirjana
Using Authentic Materials in Teaching Maritime English
IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title Raising the Maritime English Bar: The STCW Manila Amendments and their Impact on Maritime English Presenters TRENKNER, Peter & COLE, Clive Time 10:00 10:45 Duration 45 mins Place Main Hall Nature Key note (Paper) Chairperson Van Kluijven, Peter Field ME Course Design
Abstract The review of the IMO STCW 78 Convention as amended in 1995/97 reached its climax at the International Diplomatic Conference held in Manila in late June, 2010 when the amendments were adopted. The result of the process, that has been on-going since 2006, will have an immediate impact on Maritime Education and Training as the new convention enters into force already at the start of 2012. Although the fundamental principles of the 1995 edition have been retained, many regulations have been tightened and new areas included; with the outcome that the new edition reflects the higher standards to be met in the field of MET in general, and in Maritime English communication competency, (and thus on Maritime English instruction and research), in particular. With regard to Maritime English this paper: observes IMOs decision-making process, identifies and comments on the new provisions in the Convention and the existing provisions that have been invested with a stricter and higher degree of commitment, and gives a selected example demonstrating the impact of the revised STCW Convention upon Maritime English course design, material development and instruction.
Key words: Communication, Maritime English, Competence, revised STCW Convention.
Title Maritime English within MET Systems Some Mobility Issues Presenters PRITCHARD, Boris & BORUCINSKY, Mirjana Time 10:45 11:30 Duration 45 mins Place Main Hall Nature Key note (Paper) Abstract MET studies undertaken in a number of EU and IAMU projects reveal a well know fact that there is no uniform system of Maritime Education and Training (MET). These systems vary along a number of lines such as: IMO STCW 1978/1995 and national systems of certification; programmes of study at MET institutions (curricula); syllabuses for particular subjects/courses; types of MET institutions and MET facilities; qualifications and careers of lecturers in national MET institutions; national MET administrations and links of MET with national educational system; applicability of MET for shipboard and shorebased positions in the maritime industry; and enhancing the quality and attractiveness of MET, etc. Most factors above have an important impact on the learning outcomes expected of a student in terms of competency in Maritime English and on the quality of the final product: qualified/licensed ship officer with a competency in (Maritime) English that meets not only the minimum STCW requirements for a respective level but also on the expectations of the their future employers the shipping companies. This paper primarily deals with the position of Maritime English within the BSc degree programmes of study at MET institutions (curricula), with mobility as a chief prerequisite for arriving at comparable, measurable and recognizable ME courses as an important part of BSc degree MET programmes, also meeting minimum STCW 95 requirements. Another issue affecting mobility is the degree of compatibility of the syllabuses for Maritime English. The paper builds on the results of the questionnaire completed by a number of participants of IMEC 21. The claims made in the paper will be checked interactively during the paper presentation at IMEC 22. Key words: MET system, Maritime English course, standardisation, harmonisation, learning outcomes, quality assurance, accreditation 5 Chairperson Van Kluijven, Peter Field ME Course Design
Title Safe Sailing: SMCP training for Seafarers Presenter MURRELL, Stephen Time 12:00 12:40 Duration 40 mins Place Main Hall Nature Showcase Chairperson Takagi, Naoyuki Field IT & ME
Abstract Sailors need thorough practice on the International Maritime Organisations Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) to communicate safely at sea. This standardised set of English phrases is essential to overcoming language barriers at sea and avoiding misunderstandings which can cause accidents. Through a variety of interactive exercises, this CD-ROM gives seafarers the practice they need to use these phrases confidently and effectively. This demo session will give the audience details on the different topic areas the CD-ROM covers, as well as on the audio recording and playing facilities that help cadets improve their spoken delivery.
Title MarEng Plus Presenters NOBLE, Alison & KATARZYSKA, Barbara Time 12:45 13:25 Duration 40 mins Place Main Hall Nature Showcase Abstract This session will introduce the new modifications made to the earlier developed web based Maritime English Learning Tool, MarEng, which is based on an idea of a virtual vessel encountering different language usage situations in port and on board during its journey. Based on the feedback obtained from the MarEng Learning Tool users all over the world, the partner organisations from several different European countries have produced new sections in the MarEng Plus project: topics, levels, learning environment and teacher manual in order to widen the user base of the tool. Chairperson Takagi, Naoyuki Field IT & ME
IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title Macmillan Practice Online Practising English Anywhere and Anytime Presenter FRENCH, Jon Time 13:30 14:15 Duration 40 mins Place Main Hall Nature Showcase Abstract The world of English language teaching and learning is undergoing a not so quiet revolution with the impact of digital media in the teaching/learning process becoming less an exception and more the norm. Blended learning allows students to continue their exposure to and practice of a language whether they be at home/work/outside the city or at sea. Students are no longer bound only to the face to face model of teaching but can experience a wide range of language exposures and practice targeted to the area of specialty and flexible enough to be delivered through a variety of models. Chairperson Takagi, Naoyuki Field IT & ME
IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title The Strategy of Creating The Introductory Maritime English Course for NonNative English Speakers Presenter DEMYDENKO, Nadiya Time 15:15 15:45 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Paper Chairperson
Chirea-Ungureanu, Carmen
Field Language Teaching
Abstract The article suggests the overview of problems connected with developing methodological, linguistic and extra linguistic approaches to up-to-date teaching materials for beginners in Navigation and Marine Engineering. The strategy of teaching in the countries where English is not the native language is of upper priority for ME departments. The contents, structure, quantity and quality of texts, exercises and tasks involved or topics chosen, selfassessment materials and tests of a Course Book for Elementary and PreIntermediate students may be of some interest for all ME practical teachers. It is supposed that the new ideas will result in visible improvements of national and international standards in MET. The article purposes to initiate the discussion of such items as varieties of ME courses and course books used on local level, the analysis of their advantages and disadvantages, as well as starting inter-national or multinational projects in order to create basic principles of designing ME materials for beginners. This might eliminate the existing isolation of national methodological directions and achieve certain uniformity (and finally, the standards) in methods of teaching ME to former school leavers who are about to commence their Maritime academic career.
Key words: ME materials, non-native speakers, course books for beginners, standards in methods of teaching
IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title Developing Teaching Materials for Second Assistant Marine Engineers Presenters HOZAYEN, Ghada & SEDDEEK, Abeer & GHONEIM, May Time 15:15 15:45 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 2 Nature Paper Chairperson Raluca Visan, Ioana Field Materials Development
Abstract With the existence of multi-nationalities on board ships and the domination of English as a lingua franca, it has become highly imperative for seafarers to have a good command of this widely spoken language. Second assistant engineers, in particular, face many problems in using English at workplace efficiently. The present study aims at showing how teaching materials are developed to cater for the English language learning needs of the second assistant engineers. In order to successfully design a course for those engineers that really caters for their needs, a needs analysis is firstly carried out, then skills and items to be included in their syllabus are identified. In addition, information on English language difficulties those second assistant marine engineers encounter at their workplace are also collected. Interviews with both learners and their lecturers at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (ASSTMT) are conducted. Teaching materials and resources on the market are also taken into account when developing the proposed in-house teaching materials to help those engineers communicate better at workplace. Findings, pedagogical implications and limitations will be fully discussed. Key words: needs analysis second assistant engineers communication at workplace materials development.
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Title Piracy at Sea Presenter KATARZYSKA, Barbara Time 16:00 16:30 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Workshop Chairperson
Field Language Teaching
Abstract Teaching English at maritime universities and nautical colleges involves not only teaching the language and the sea-related terminology but also making the students aware of the cross-cultural issues and problems which they may encounter in their work on board ships. One of these problems is piracy at sea which is a form of terrorism. In the past such incidents were rare but in the first decade of the XXI century they have become quite frequent and are increasingly reported in the media. In my paper I would like to highlight the problem, refer to some cases and show some of the ways it can be tackled in the class.
Key words: Terrorism at sea, Piracy at sea
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title Using Authentic Materials in Teaching Maritime English Presenters TOMINAC, Sandra & BORUCINSKY, Mirjana Time 16:00 17:15 Duration 75 mins Place Hall 2 Nature Workshop Chairperson Raluca Visan, Ioana Field Materials Development
Abstract The aim of this workshop is to show how authentic materials (for instance weather reports, VHF recordings, etc.) can be used and implemented in classroom when teaching Maritime English. In order for our students to become communicatively competent and prepared for real life situations onboard, we have chosen authentic materials that may be encountered onboard and implemented them in the classroom. The materials have been adapted to our students level of knowledge and previous experience with sailing and English. The teaching methodology closely follows Model Course 3.17 issued by the IMO. Maritime topics which are relevant and up-to-date have been integrated into this workshop, and the content is based upon and connected to the syllabi of other departments at our Faculty. This approach is highly student centred, where the teachers role is that of a guide directing students and alleviating understanding of the subject matter (reception) and usage of the same (production). Participants at this workshop will be actively involved in specifically tailored and methodologically adapted pair and group work activities, which will give an idea of how the same is realized in our classroom.
Key words: authentic materials, weather reports, VHF recordings, Model Course 3.17, communicative competence, student-centred approach, crosscurriculum links
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Title On-going Maritime English Reform in China Presenter Weihua, LUO Time 16:45 17:15 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Speech Chairperson
Field Miscellaneous
Abstract The 2010 Manila amendments to STCW Convention and Code have provided more definite requirements for seafarers effective communicative competency. In response to these requirements, China has undertaken a series of reforms in maritime English education for purpose of improving English communicative competency of Chinese seafarers. Under the authority and direction of China MSA, Dalian Maritime University is drafting a new teaching and examination system, giving full consideration to practical English reading, professional writing, listening comprehension and oral expression in actual work.
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IMEC 22 Detailed Programme
Day 2
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Day Two: Friday 29.10.2010

Hall 1 10:0010:30 10:4511:15 EL Emam, Khaled Xie, Jieying & Jie, Gu Maritime English: Charting the Way against Marine Casualties The Process of Communicative Reading and Writing in ME Classroom 10:0010:30 10:4511:15 Hall 2 Strelkov, Alexei & Anufrieva, Liudmila & Kazinskaya, Olga Vangehuchten, Lieve & Van Parys, Willy & Noble, Alison Raising Cadets' Safety Awareness through Language Teaching Communication for Maritime Purposes: A Research Project Focusing on Linguistic and Intercultural Features Language in Use versus Language as it is Taught: Linguistic & Cultural Issues in the Teaching & Use of English as a Workplace Language in the Maritime World
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Ghoneim, May
Identifying Arab Learners Listening Strategies: An Exploratory Study
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Iakovaki, Helen & Progoulaki, Maria
12:00-12:30 Hall 1 12:3013:45 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words! Using & Creating Visuals in Maritime English The Comprehensibility of Three Varieties of English by the Filipino Seafarers: Its Implications to the Teaching of Maritime English
Coffee Break Hall 2 12:3013:45 Collision Creation of the Authentic Environment in the System of EL Teaching Process Mapping Maritime English Syntax and Semantics
Elsayed, Heba
Ivasyuk, Nadezhda
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Magallon, Jane
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El Abasiry, Shaimaa
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Day Two (Continued) Friday 29.10.2010
14:30-15:30
Lunch
Hall 1 ChireaUngureanu, Carmen & Raluca Visan, Ioana Raluca Visan, Ioana & ChireaUngureanu, Carmen & Georgescu, Mircea Intercultural Education- A New Challenge for Maritime English Lecturers within the Globalization Era
Hall 2 Phonetic Characteristics of Japanese Mariners' English
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Takagi, Naoyuki
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Differences and Similarities between Cultures- A Perception of the Self within Various Aspects of Life
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Murrel, Stephen
Pronunciation Problems can Kill: Exercise to Make Teaching Maritime Pronunciation Skills Fun (and Save Lives)
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title Maritime English: Charting the Way against Marine Casualties Presenter EL Emam, Khaled Time 10:00 10:30 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Paper Chairperson Ziarati, Reza Field Communication SMCP
Abstract Communication failures between crew members, ship to ship, or ship to shore are no doubtful widespread. In a recognizable percentage of rather most maritime accidents, the cause has been related to non-usage of a single professional language on board ships. Ambiguity of instructions given to passengers in emergency situations, or in exchanging crucial information in a certain Maritime incident may result in a misunderstanding situation, leading definitely to accidents, loss of life, and property. Current manning compositions and communication innovations contributed to the escalation of the problem. This paper will clearly illustrate that Maritime English training on board, via computerized training either via pre-assembled training programs or via distance learning methodologies, is the slaver for the escalating maritime causality rate by recommending training and technical solutions.
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title Raising Cadets' Safety Awareness through Language Teaching Presenters STRELKOV, Alexei & ANUFRIEVA, Liudmila & KAZINSKAYA, Olga Time 10:00 10:30 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 2 Nature Paper Chairperson Pritchard, Boris Field Language Teaching
Abstract This paper reviews the experience in safety issues oriented language training gained by instructors of the Maritime English Dept., Maritime State University named after Admiral G.I. Nevelskoy. Safety-conscious behavior and safety practices are of utmost importance for seafarers, while following them in globalizing shipping industry implies a good command of English. Methodology principals of the approach to language teaching are dwelt upon. A variety of methods and tools employed in teaching language classes both to navigating and engineering cadets is shown, emphasis being made on self-developed teaching aids. These include textbooks, workbooks, e-books developed by the MSU Maritime English Dept. lecturers within some previous years. A research into the outcome is done and recommendations for further improvements are made.
Key words: safety awareness, motivation, language teaching, self-developed teaching aids, creativity.
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Title The Process of Communicative Reading and Writing in ME Classroom Presenters XIE, Jieying & JIE, Gu Time 10:45 11:15 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Paper Chairperson Ziarati, Reza Field Communicative Skills in ME
Abstract We all know that language is much more than a list of words as found in dictionaries and of structures as defined in grammar books. Today the ability to communicate in English in the highly competitive world is the most valuable asset for our students. The overall objective of teaching maritime English (ME) is development of the students English communication skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. However, in many students' minds communication means only interaction between the speaker and the listener. Are reading and writing non-communicative activities? Of course not! They are, of course, just as communicative as any other form of language use. As teachers, we aim to cultivate the students communicative competence. In this article, the author would like to explore how to make the reading and writing course more communicative in the ME classroom and what strategies can be used. We believe that reading could be fully integrated with other skills and thereby be just as communicative as any other classroom activity. Key Words: Communicative, Constructivism, Learner-centered, Reading, Writing.
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Title Communication for Maritime Purposes: A Research Project Focusing on Linguistic and Intercultural Features Presenters VANGEHUCHTEN, Lieve & VAN PARYS, Willy & NOBLE, Alison Time 10:45 11:15 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 2 Nature Paper Abstract Effective communication in the maritime world is central to establishing an enhanced working environment and safety culture onboard. Miscommunication in a marine environment can have dramatic, sometimes disastrous, consequences. The research project aims to determine the features of maritime communication (linguistic, intercultural) that hinder or aid the quality of work onboard a merchant ship (impediments, threats, facilitators, drivers). Survey based research in combination with selected in-depth interviews will determine the relative importance of these variables, thus establishing which variables prove to be particularly dominant. At the first stage of this project three surveys in the form of questionnaires were carried out exclusively amongst captains and deck officers navigating with Belgian shipping companies. The first survey focuses on linguistic features, the second one considers the (inter)cultural aspects of communication and the third one assesses the use of SMCP (Standard Marine Communication Phrases) and the need for a standard means of communication. This paper will focus on the results of the first survey, examining the extent to which linguistic features such as insufficient knowledge of vocabulary and/or grammar in general, insufficient knowledge of technical vocabulary, poor pronunciation and weak oral skills, listening problems, poor reading skills and writing problems influence the quality of communication in the maritime sector. Keywords: maritime communication, intercultural communication/cultural awareness, LSP, maritime sector, on-board/external communications, safety culture, second language acquisition, SMCP. Chairperson Pritchard, Boris Field Research
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title Identifying Arab Learners Listening Strategies: An Exploratory Study Presenter MAY, Ghoneim Time 11:30 12:00 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Paper Chairperson Ziarati, Reza Field Communicative Skills in ME
Abstract On board vessels, seafarers are bound to deal with crew members of diverse nationalities and encounter different forms of situations where they need to have good listening skills. In addition, any kind of miscommunication at sea may endanger lives. Hence, this study aims at investigating the strategies Arab maritime learners employ while listening to three linguistic patterns: negative, functional and contrary-to-fact utterances. Sixty Arab learners at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria Branch, are recruited in this study. The participants are of different Arab origins at intermediate to advanced levels of proficiency. Data are collected through three instruments: a listening test, the Listening Strategy Use Questionnaire, and semi structured interviews. Data are analyzed by using a number of descriptive and inferential statistics: t-tests, Monte Carlo tests, chi-square analyses and Pearson product-moment correlations. A statistical significance in the t-tests reveals that the advanced learners outperformed the intermediate ones on the listening test. The differences in the means of the three linguistic patterns are indicating that the three patterns were of equal difficulty. The strategies reported by both the advanced and the intermediate learners are more similar than dissimilar except for four strategies: self-monitoring (auditory), grouping, translation and elaboration (world knowledge). Pedagogical implications for teaching are discussed, along with conclusions and recommendations. Key words: Arab maritime learners, learning listening strategies, functional, negative and contrary-to-fact statements
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Title Language in Use versus Language as it is Taught: Linguistic & Cultural Issues in the Teaching & Use of English as a Workplace Language in the Maritime World Presenters IAKOVAKI, Helen & PROGOULAKI, Maria Time 11:30 12:00 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 2 Nature Paper Abstract This paper analyses testimonies of seafarers about the use to which Maritime English is put in the working environment, and compares it with the methods and content of the Maritime English courses as they are taught in a students sample from Maritime Academies. The paper aims at revealing how the intrinsic cultural background of seafarers, as well as the methodologies involved in language teaching which consequently shape it affect the communication among crew members and the understanding of the common working language on board. In this perspective, the case of Greek shipping is examined which nowadays experiences a high level of multiculturalism on board. Quantitative data was collected with the use of a structured questionnaire and personal interviews among a number of Greek seafarers. Moreover, the analysis is enriched with qualitative data from an onboard study of a multicultural crew. The results show that the way Maritime English is currently taught in Marine Academies does not meet all the needs of real life on board. There seems to be a mismatch between the required skills and knowledge and the offered education and the greater lacks seem to pertain to social linguisticrelated skills. Furthermore, the results show that stereotypes and cultural misunderstandings influence the use and understanding of the English as a workplace language. Finally, the paper suggests a number of teaching activities and practices that could help Maritime English teachers in their mission to accommodate future linguistic seafarer needs. Keywords: Multicultural Crews, Maritime English, Communication Issues 22 Chairperson Pritchard, Boris Field Research
IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words! Using & Creating Visuals in Maritime English Presenter ELSAYED, Heba Time 12:30-13:45 Duration 75 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Workshop Abstract If you ask anyone how important a picture is, he or she automatically replies: "A picture is worth a thousand words." No one can deny that an image may be more influential than an extensive amount of text, especially if your students are of lower-intermediate proficiency levels. With the advent of technology and the Internet, visuals have become important communication medium and tool in learning a foreign language. It remains to ask: Do Maritime English instructors recognize the value of using visuals in learning a language? Do they actually use visuals in teaching Maritime English? How do they use them? What uses do they know of but do not implement and Why? This session presents the results of a questionnaire administered to Maritime English teachers investigating these questions. The study reflects on the pedagogical value of using visuals in teaching Maritime English. The audience will be engaged in hands-on activities on how visuals can be incorporated in the teaching and assessment of the different skills of Maritime English. A demo on where to search for visuals and how to edit them is given to ensure the audience will be able to apply these in their classes. Chairperson Hozayen, Ghada Field Language Teaching
Key Words: Visual Thinking Editing Images Maritime English Skills Copyright Professional Development. Special Requirements: laptops and Internet Connection.
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title Collision Creation of the Authentic Environment in the System of EL Teaching Process Presenter IVASYUK, Nadezhda Time 12:30-13:45 Duration 75 mins Place Hall 2 Nature Workshop Abstract The main concept which is under our contemporary consideration is being implemented in EL teaching process in ONMA, Navigation Faculty as per our manual Business Marine and Navigation English, in 3 volumes. Our EL teaching model includes continuous simulation. What are the main strategic approaches? The focus is on the theme based approach with the contentbased professionally oriented (D.M.Brinton, M.B.Wesche, 1989), task-based and integrated skills approaches. The continuous simulation of real-content activity (as in this demonstration version Collision) is generated due to the principles: (a) principle of providing motivation sufficiency(compensation) in teaching; (b) principle of communicative competency; (c) principle of autonomous creative students activity; (d) principle of immersing into the subjective content; (e) principle of gap- and problem solving activities; (f) principle of creative learning cooperation of students. Workshop in one or two teams. Role-play based on polylogue of Master, OOW, cadets-trainees, P & I Representative. Dover Strait. Tasks: in team assessment of the navigation situation in the area; discussion of successful watch keeping factors; filling in the chart of possible solutions to avoid risk of collision; VHF communication; discussion of close-quarter situation diagram; filling in the standard form of SEA protest, extract from the Log Book; interpretation of legal case of collision liability compensation; Chairperson Klosinski, Janusz Field Language Teaching
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Title The Comprehensibility of Three Varieties of English by the Filipino Seafarers: Its Implications to the Teaching of Maritime English Presenter MAGALLON, Jane Time 14:00-14:30 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Paper Abstract This paper reports on the ability of how Filipino seafarers as speakers of English as a second language (ESL) comprehend the three varieties of English as spoken by their crewmates of different nationalities commonly encountered onboard. Three educated speakers of the English varieties are used in recording for the listening tests the British, Indian and Japanese Englishes. Using the framework of Smith and Bisazza (1982) positing that the evaluation of ones English language comprehensibility should be based on the judgement of both native and non-native speakers, involved in this study are 31 Filipino seafarers of varied sea experience and less diverse linguistic background. The results of the study show that majority of the Filipino seafarers comprehend best the Native English variety compared to the nonnatives such as of the ESL and EFL varieties. Scores of the three tests, however, reveal that the text is also a factor on their performance. Familiarity on the accent of such variety of English made the participants to predict of the speakers nationality. These results lend some important pedagogical implications to the teaching of Maritime English especially among the ESL learners. Chairperson Hozayen, Ghada Field Language Teaching
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Title Mapping Maritime English Syntax and Semantics Presenter EL ABASIRY, Shaimaa Time 14:00-14:30 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 2 Nature Paper Abstract In his essays, which were published in 1977, Chomsky in what is known as the Autonomous Syntax Thesis had asserted constantly that syntax should be studied separately and independently from semantics. Theoretically speaking, one can find a clear distinguishing line between syntax and semantics. Thus, any beginner in the field of linguistics can differentiate between both modules. Syntax simply addresses topics like the combination of words to form sentences, and the positions in which these words fit in order to form all and only well formed sentences. While semantics answers the questions, as Radford states, Is such-and-such a sentence meaningful, and if so, what does it mean? An important question that comes to ones mind here is: Can syntax and semantics be linked? or they must be dealt with as two separate poles which cant be mapped. The main aim of this paper is to prove that a crucial way to solve the problem of language barriers at sea and to avoid misunderstandings which can cause accidents is attempting to formalize maritime English language through bridging the gap between English SMCP and SEASPEAK syntax and semantics. Chairperson Klosinski, Janusz Field Language Teaching
Key-words: SMCP/ SEASPEAK syntax, SMCP/ SEASPEAK formalizing, mapping, language barriers, miscommunication.
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Title Intercultural Education - A New Challenge for Maritime English Lecturers within the Globalization Era Presenter CHIREA-UNGUREANU, Carmen & RALUCA VISAN, Ioana Time 15:30-16:00 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Paper Abstract Nowadays humanistic and intercultural education is the focus point of all education systems and educational issues. All these are the result of a social training whose mission is continuously expanding, so as to assure the safety clearance from an egocentric thinking to a sympathetic thinking, which can favour cooperation, more than competition. The teacher faces new challenges while teaching students pertaining to different cultural and ethnic environments. The way of approaching such issues is vital if we aim to achieve a peaceful global unity. On the other hand, the onboard training of our students has come in the aid of identifying the features of the challenges they face during their onboard training. Such challenges are the result of a multicultural crew dynamics made up of different people speaking different languages. This is the reason of tackling such a topic in our paper as we are trying to develop methodological and pedagogical strategies for intercultural education adapted both to our own environment and to the cultural diversity that our students must absorb. The results of our research will help us to develop and implement the Cultural Communication on board Ships as a course that is to be implemented within our universitys curricula. Chairperson Katarzyska, Barbara Field Cultural Awareness
Keywords: intercultural education, maritime teaching strategies, onboard cultural diversity
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Title Phonetic Characteristics of Japanese Mariners' English Presenter TAKAGI, Naoyuki Time 15:30-16:00 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 2 Nature Paper Chairperson Demydenko, Nadiya Field Communicative Skills in ME
Abstract This paper concentrates on the phonetic characteristics of English spoken by Japanese mariners. It is inevitable that non-native learners speak English with an accent. This deviation from the norm, however, is not haphazard and often exhibits distinctive patterns governed by the phonology of their native language. Based on actual recordings of Japanese mariners English made available on the Internet, the author will describe key phonetic features of the Japanese accent, and refer to possible misunderstandings that may arise from them. The author will also invite Maritime English teachers to launch a similar project for their own native language and share the outcome on the Internet, so that future mariners can prepare themselves for various accents of English to be encountered at sea.
Key words: Foreign Accent, Web Learning
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title Differences and Similarities between Cultures- A Perception of the Self within Various Aspects of Life Presenters RALUCA VISAN, Ioana & CHIREA-UNGUREANU, Carmen & GEORGESCU, Mircea Time 16:15-17:30 Duration 75 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Workshop Abstract This workshop is an attempt to underline the importance of the differences and similarities between various cultures. By drawing on examples of other nationalities and by taking into account the different levels of culture such as: education, tradition, religion, beliefs, relationships, we shall try to analyse and find out the means of improvement or development of the differences and similarities between cultures in order to serve as a starting point for the implementation of Intercultural Communication On Board as a course as part of the curricula. A questionnaire will be applied to the participants, which will give us the directions for having an open discussion, where we expect for different points of view to be shared so as to clarify this subject as much as possible. Chairperson Katarzyska, Barbara Field Cultural Awareness
Keywords: cultures; cultural intercultural communication
differences
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improving
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Title Pronunciation Problems can Kill: Exercise to Make Teaching Maritime Pronunciation Skills Fun (and Save Lives) Presenter MURREL, Stephen Time 16:15-17:30 Duration 75 mins Place Hall 2 Nature Workshop Chairperson Demydenko, Nadiya Field Communicative Skills in ME
Abstract Pronunciation problems at sea can kill. Mariners across the world learn to say words in different ways. Non native speakers have problems (Arab speakers with p and b Germans with w and v Italians with h etc) and different English native speakers say the same thing differently. Australians, Scots, Americans do say the same things differently. At sea this can kill. A misunderstanding about a position or instruction can kill. Many English teachers ignore pronunciation this seminar is to suggest some interesting ways to teach it. We are piloting an international examination in the SMCP and the feedback we have had confirms that mariners can understand radio communication or even communication between crews of different nationalities is severely handicapped by pronunciation problems This workshop will be dedicated to practical exercises to make learning Maritime education fun more fun for students. Today we will concentrate on a few of the various games and exercises that are listed below.
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Day Three Saturday 30.10.2010

Hall 1 Proposal to Create an International Examination in the IMO SCMP Phrases as the First of a Series of International Maritime English Examinations An Optimized Approach to Teaching SMCP Hall 2 Maritime English Holds a Great Stake in both Safety and Security of Merchant Vessels Nautilus: From Captain Nemo to the Silent Service
10:0010:30
Murrell, Stephen
10:0010:30
Rashed, Sameh & Kamal, Abd ElKhalik
10:4512:00
Klosinski , Janusz & Roenig, Jacek
10:4512:00
Milan, Alberto
12:00-12:20
Coffee Break
12:30 13:00-14:00 14:30-15:15 15:30-16:30 17:00-19:00 19:30-21:30 22:00
Buses move to sites The Royal Jewelry Museum Quaitbay Citadel Lunch Bibliotheca Alexandrina Guided Tour City Center Shopping Mall Moving to Hotels
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Title Proposal to Create an International Examination in the IMO SCMP Phrases as the First of a Series of International Maritime English Examinations Presenter MURREL, Stephen Time 10:00-10:30 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Paper Abstract The maritime language teaching is severely handicapped by the lack of an objective measure of maritime language capacity Key words: The IMO regulations concerning SMCP phrases are ineffectual until an examination of those phrases exist Chairperson Van Kluijven, Peter Field Communication SMCP
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title Maritime English Holds a Great Stake in both Safety and Security of Merchant Vessels Presenters RASHED, Sameh & KAMAL, Abd ElKhalik Time 10:00-10:30 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 2 Nature Paper Abstract Shipping is the industry that can be characterized as the largest international and the most globalised one, as about 90% of the world trade transported by sea What we see today is a series of structural changes transformed the worlds shipping industry to its todays globalised character The number of the international maritime cooperations appears to be increased as frames of multinational shipping companies formulating multicultural constellations in the goal of the shipping industry Therefore, the era of mixed crews bodies of the maritime manpower various nationalities are existedFurthermore, the worlds largest fleets are attacked by crews multiculturalism, in fact mixed nationality crews are not a new phenomenon but it became a hot issue nowadays The human factor is often point out in the explanation of many of todays accidents at sea, so Communication difficulties often occur in these areas due in part to cultural languages differences but also due to language barriers IMO recent analyses illustrate the problem if there are any lessons to be learned for the future. The paper reveals the importance of maritime English, the language of the sea, as the fundamental of all communications between ship and shore members, and the needs of sufficient English language skills (on board ships, shipping companies members, and maritime instructors) that plays an important role in the development of safety and security on board merchant ships Key words: maritime English communications - Human element - different languages Chairperson Anufrieva, Liudmila Field Miscellaneous
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title An Optimized Approach to Teaching SMCP Presenters KLOSINSKI , Janusz & ROENIG, Jacek Time 10:45-12:00 Duration 75 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Workshop Abstract As the time allocated for teaching Maritime English by university decision makers tends to be reduced rather than extended, the need to make the most of each classroom lesson is obvious. These authors will share their experience in teaching SMCP using three distinct techniques: quick question-answer work, pair work based on Newslink SMCP and dictations. While the first two types of exercise become popular with all students from the very beginning, the word dictation seems to evoke mixed reactions, as some students consider it boring at first. The basic idea of quick question-answer work is directly derived from the Callan method. The key factor is speed at which questions are asked, i.e. not less than 200 words per minute. Using the Newslink SMCP program, students find it challenging to repeat exactly single messages they hear, especially when done before the introduction of the equivalent material given in a bilingual SMCP. Although dictations may seem out-of-date to some teachers and students alike, they have a few other functions apart from correct spelling. These include identification of students grammatical mistakes, improvement of listening comprehension, quick review of key vocabulary and short-term memory training. The teachers role in motivating their students is crucial. Each student, if properly challenged, will attempt to write their subsequent dictation better or master the ability to understand questions asked at a speed of a fast rescue boat, not that of a fully laden tanker. Concrete examples and specimens of students performance will be presented during the workshop. Key words: quick question-answer work, speed, dictation, Callan method, motivation, challenge 35 Chairperson Van Kluijven, Peter Field Communication SMCP
Title Nautilus: From Captain Nemo to the Silent Service Presenter MILAN, Alberto Time 10:45-12:00 Duration 75 mins Place Hall 2 Nature Workshop Abstract The chronic lack of ME textbooks becomes evident in the naval (i.e. military) domain, apparently still excluded from the publishing boom benefitting land and air military forces as well as law-enforcement agencies. Unable to resort to previous pedagogical research and practice, the ME/military English teacher is also overwhelmed by the burden imposed by the latest emphasis on teacher-generated material. In an attempt to counteract such negative trends, the workshop puts forward original teacher-generated material targeting Naval College cadets (cf. STANAG 6001, level 2) though, with the necessary adjustments, it could be easily adapted to the needs of civilian/military learners cooperating with Navies. The herein activities and tasks have been taken from a section (Heard and Seen!) of a previously designed (unpublished) LU on submarines whose starting point is ancestral mankind's long-standing fascination for the underworld and its desire to design means apt to move beneath the water: submarines ("Nautilus: from Captain Nemo to the Silent Service"). Based on the development of receptive skills and Internet material, the LU enables Ss to approach submarine-related terminology and explore both modern-day cultural issues of the English-speaking submariners community. The hereafter excerpts are lexis-focused tasks put forward with the aim of integrating what is usually absent in Military English or ME textbooks, i.e. a LU specifically devoted to naval assets and, amid them, submarines. In his status of novice to maritime/naval English teaching, the author offers this task-oriented LU as a humble contribution to those daily involved in teaching EAL in naval colleges worldwide. Key words: submarine; reading; boat; U-boat; buoyancy; sonar; describing; defining; deconditioning; song. 36 Chairperson Anufrieva, Liudmila Field Miscellaneous
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Day Four Sunday 31.10.2010

09:15 09:30-10:15 10:30-12:00 12:15 12:45-13:15 Move from Conference Venue to the Arab Academy (AASTMT) Montazah Royal Gardens Tour AASTMT Tour & IMEC 22 Photo Buses move back to IMEC 22 Venue Coffee Break
Hall 1 13:15 14:30 Using Google Maps in Teaching Maritime English 13:15 14:30
Hall 2 Development of Maritime English Courses
Elsayed, Heba
Demydenko, Nadiya
14:30-15:30
Lunch
Hall 1 Research in Maritime English: Measuring Students Competence and Performance Evaluating the MarTEL Standards Evaluating the MarTEL Phase 2 Deck Test
Hall 2 Language Requirements and Maritime English Syllabus Design in China in the Context of STCW 2010 Multimedia Technology as a Useful Tool for Teaching Maritime English
15:30 16:00
Ziarati, Reza & Demirel, Ergun & Albayrak, Taner & Ziarati, Martin Ziarati, Martin & Ziarati, Reza & Sihmantepe, Aydin & Sernikli, Serhan
15:30 16:00
Yuan, LIU & Weihua, LUO
16:15 17:30
16:15 17:30
Gajewska, Halina
19:30 21:30
A Gala Dinner (Certificate Awards)
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Title Using Google Maps in Teaching Maritime English Presenter ELSAYED, Heba Time 13:15-14:30 Duration 75 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Workshop Abstract With the advent of technology and the Internet, almost everything is a click away. However, a key reason why technology has not had a greater impact on teaching Maritime English yet is that most teachers are either uncomfortable with technology or do not know how to integrate it into their classes. This paper examines one of the websites powered by Google Maps, namely MarineTraffic.com, to answer the question of whether it is appropriate for teaching Maritime English. The paper conducts an analysis of the main features and components of the website as its methodology. The results and interpretation section introduces how the website can be effectively integrated in teaching/learning Maritime English skills and discusses the advantages of using it in teaching and assessing Maritime English. Finally, the conclusion highlights some recommendations regarding Maritime English teachers professional development in technology, emphasizing that Maritime English teachers just like their students should become autonomous learners in this digital era if they intend to develop professionally. Chairperson Cole, Clive Field IT & ME
Key Words: The Internet Google Maps Maritime English Skills Teaching Assessment Professional Development
Special Requirements: laptops and Internet Connection.
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Title Development of Maritime English Courses Presenter DEMYDENKO, Nadiya Time 13:15-14:30 Duration 75 mins Place Hall 2 Nature Workshop Abstract The purpose of the workshop is (a) to open the discussion on teaching Maritime English (ME) to beginners the students of the 1st and 2nd year at Maritime University (Academy) in the countries where English is not a native language, (b) to present the concept of BLENDING the General English and Maritime English materials in one Course Book as a means of making ME teaching more effective in specific language environment, (c) to propose the centralized work in order to research advantages and disadvantages in creating the teaching ME materials for beginners on the local (national) level. Chairperson Noble, Alison Field ME Course Design
The work shop will have three parts: Part 1. Introducing the main idea of the workshop. (PP presentation, distribution of the questionnaire to be done by the colleagues) Part 2. Free discussion of the problems connected with the type of Introductory Maritime English Course. (Presentation of some fragments to be discussed in small groups or during the round-table discussion) Part 3. Summarising & suggestions for cooperation. (Slides)
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Title Research in Maritime English: Measuring Students Competence and Performance Presenters ZIARATI, Reza & DEMIREL, Ergun & ALBAYRAK, Taner & ZIARATI, Martin Time 15:30-16:00 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Paper Abstract The MarTEL Maritime English standards were presented at IMEC 21 where the outcome of the initial evaluations by cadets in three maritime education and training institutions in three different countries were discussed. MarTEL standards were received well by the participants and drew the attention of a wide range of interest groups. The project was evaluated by an external assessor and later was assessed by the UK Leonardo National Agency which subsequently approved the project and considered it successful. The project partners have continued the development of the MarTEL standards and invited a major maritime university to carry out a complete evaluation of all MarTEL standards before the expected launch later in 2010. This paper concerns the evaluation of Phase 2 of the standards which was developed for Merchant Navy Officers. The survey was conducted by giving a Phase 2 MarTEL test to senior Deck cadets - a homogenous group with 5 to 12 months sea experience. Before conducting the survey, the MarTEL Phase 2 guidelines were presented to the senior cadet officers. In this research, quantitative research methods were used and the evaluation of survey results was carried out, applying standard scientific statistical methods. The results of the survey on Phase 2 were considered extremely encouraging. The paper makes special references to MarTEL developments and states the challenges it has encountered in developing an appropriate and relevant set of standards which are expected to reduce a high percentage number of accidents and incidents at sea. Key Words: Maritime English, Testing, Study Units, Maritime English standards 41 Chairperson Murrell, Stephen Field Testing ME
IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title Language Requirements and Maritime English Syllabus Design in China in the Context of STCW 2010 Presenters YUAN, LIU & WEIHUA, LUO Time 15:30-16:00 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 2 Nature Paper Abstract English has been regarded as the only acceptable language for communication at sea. The training and education of Maritime English has been attached greater attention over these years. The STCW Convention sets up qualification standards for masters, deck and engineer officers and watching personnel on seagoing ships. As the international legal basis for seafarers training and education, the standards required in the Convention play an important role for developing national standards of individual government and thus deriving teaching syllabus, content, and materials for seafarers education. The new version of the STCW Convention is upon completion in March 2010. This paper conducts an analysis on the requirements regarding Maritime English for deck and engineering officers in the latest STCW 2010 Convention (draft version) with the aim to examine the minimum standards and other requirements as well as rules and provisions that directly or indirectly require a sound command of Maritime English. Further, this paper studies the assessment standards promulgated by Chinas Maritime Safety Administration and the study guidelines for seafarers on seagoing vessels in respect of Maritime English. In addition, this paper examines the Maritime English syllabi in Dalian Maritime University according to the English language proficiency and subject knowledge requirements in the STCW 2010 Convention and the domestic standards in China and attempts to identify whether there is an alignment among these documents. This session will include presentation and discussion of the findings and. Key Words: the STCW Convention 2010; Maritime English Requirements; Syllabus Design Chairperson Chirea-Ungureanu, Carmen Field ME Course Design
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title Evaluating the MarTEL Standards Evaluating the MarTEL Phase 2 (Deck) & (Engineering) Test Presenters ZIARATI, Martin & ZIARATI, Reza & SIHMANTEPE, Aydin & SERNIKLI, Serhan Time 16:15-17:30 Duration 75 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Workshop Abstract MarTEL was funded under the EU Leonardo project. MarTEL concerned the development of standards for Maritime English for cadets and professional seafarers of various types and ranks whose native language is not English. MarTEL tests (www.martel.pro and www.maritime-tests.org) are available at three phases. These phases are designed to test candidates competency in Maritime English at three different stages in their career. Phase 1 is a test of general English, with a maritime context. It is designed for entry on to merchant navy cadet officer programmes for both deck and engineering candidates. Phase 2 is designed for candidates at officer level, and tests proficiency in SMCP (Standard Marine Communication Phrases) as well as reading, listening, speaking and writing. Knowledge of specialist maritime vocabulary is necessary. Phase 3 is designed for candidates at senior officer level, and is designed to test high levels of communication in English. It assesses candidates on reading, listening, speaking, and writing. This test assumes knowledge of SMCP and specialised maritime vocabulary, and is designed for candidates with advanced to proficient (CEF C1-C2) levels of English for senior deck officers and another for chief engineers. This workshop intends to focus on Phase 2 of MarTEL standards for both deck and engineer officers. In this phase, MarTEL brings a new approach to the testing of Maritime English as it upholds the language element above the maritime knowledge and distinguishes the language skill levels of deck officers. It is designed as a skills based test which assesses the English proficiency of the test taker in professional maritime context and based on criterion referencing. Chairperson Murrell, Stephen Field Testing ME
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title Multimedia Technology as a Useful Tool for Teaching Maritime English Presenter GAJEWSKA, Halina Time 16:15-17:30 Duration 75 mins Place Hall 2 Nature Workshop Abstract The following workshop presents various language activities developed on the basis of training movies for seafarers. The activities provided aim at the development and practice of English skills in the maritime context. The topics discussed in the movies consider collision, human error, fire fighting and VTS. Modern technology cannot only facilitate the teaching process but can also help seafarers improve their communicative competence more effectively. Thus, the purpose of this workshop is to provide some useful ideas, techniques and strategies to make our lessons more stimulating, interesting and effective. Chairperson Chirea-Ungureanu, Carmen Field IT & ME
Key words: maritime English, multimedia technology, language activities, DVD
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Day Five Monday 01.11.2010

Hall 1 A Pilot Study of the Feasibility of the Globalized Examination of Maritime English (GEME) TOME a Flexible Broadband Tool for Testing Maritime English Hall 2 The Sea, the Sailor and the Ship Prevailing Elements for 2010 the Seafarers Year Celebration Cross-Cultural Communication Issues on Board
10:00 10:30
Zhenyan, Chen
10:00 10:30
Manolache, Paula
10:45 11:15
Glsel, Katrin & Meinhardt, Margret
10:45 11:15
Okon Joe, Joseph
11:30-12:00 12:00-13:00 13:00-13:30
IMEC 22 Closing Session (including the IMEC 23 presentation) Lunch End of Day and Farewell Moving to Cairo
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Title A Pilot Study of the Feasibility of the Globalized Examination of Maritime English (GEME) Presenter ZHENYAN, Chen Time
10:00-10:30
Place Hall 1 Nature Paper Abstract
Chairperson Noble, Alison Field Testing ME
Duration 30 mins
Of all the professions, international seafaring may be the most globalized. It is no joke that a vessel is manned with 25 seafarers from 25 different countries armed with 25 unique mother tongues. Although it is already legalized by the IMO that English is the only common language to be used on board the international ocean-going vessel, the IMO-based statistics has indicated more than 80% IMO, 2005sea accidents arise from lack of adequate command of English. It is true that English proficiency differs from continent to continent and from country to country. But English requirements for any international seafarer from any country shall be the same. Therefore, there should be an internationally approved or IMO-based unified ME examination which is entitled the Globalized Examination of Maritime English (GEME, hereinafter referred to as GEME) in the present paper. There are three parts to this paper. Part One gives an overview of other international Professional English Examinations such as International Legal English Certificate (ILEC) and International Certificate in Financial English( ICFE) and compares them with the EU-funded MarTEL and commercially operated ISF Marlins English Language Test for Seafarers as well as classroom-based Test of Maritime English Competence(TOMEC), hence the idea of GEME. Part Two further delves into the feasibility of GEME by analyzing the pros and cons of MarTEL and Marlins and TOMEC, the testable ME-based SMCP and COLregs, the requirements of ME vocabulary, the format of GEME. Part Three concludes with a recommendation that IMO should set up a special committee to undertake this mega-project GEME.
Key words: globalized, GEME, feasibility, SMCP, examination
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Title The Sea, the Sailor and the Ship Prevailing Elements for 2010 the Seafarers Year Celebration Presenter MANOLACHE, Paula Time
10:00-10:30
Place Hall 2 Nature Paper Abstract
Chairperson Cole, Clive Field Cultural Awareness
Duration 30 mins
The safety of life at sea, the marine environment and 80% of the worlds trade depend on the seamens professionalism, competence and dedication. In order that our respect, recognition and gratitude be shown for their exceptional role and contribution to the shipping community and the world trade, Mr. E. Mitropoulos declared 2010 The Year of the Seafarer. Once this theme launched, series of events and campaigns have been expected to boost the seafaring profession and to promote reasonable changes for the seamens life. Being fortunate to work in a mariners dedicated Training Centre, CERONAV Constantza, I conducted a whole range of classroom events focused on Shaping the 21 century seafarer profile. The present paper starts presenting the hardships of mariners life through some famous pieces of poetry and continues with a subject touching everyone: working and living conditions at sea that remain largely unseen. The most consistent part of the paper is dedicated to the trainees free contributions to the Seafarers Year, e.g. narratives and letters, marinated stories, impressions and jokes. All such items enabled them to practice all the communication skills, showing that they generally impact positively with people of other cultures. Providing the seafarers with good basic skills and enabling them to establish effective social network aboard has the most direct effect on safety performance. This immersion in the multiple nationality crew life demonstrates that adequate communication implies a lot more than simply the understanding of technical job-related terms or grasp of a Maritime vocabulary. Key words: shipboard life, motivation, professionalism, performance, welfare, expectation, bill of rights 48
IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title TOME a Flexible Broadband Tool for Testing Maritime English Presenters GLSEL, Katrin & MEINHARDT, Margret Time 10:45-11:15 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 1 Nature Paper Abstract It is a well-known fact that the safety of vessels and their cargo as well as the well-being of passengers and crew strongly depend on the human factor and along with it a good communicative competence of the officers and the crew in the English language. Therefore weve put the computer-based course FlexiMod - English for Mariners on the market which strictly follows the IMO Model Course 3.17. After using this courseware successfully with different maritime academies, shipping companies and crewing agencies we experienced the demand for a sophisticated test tool to be able to assess the current state of the participants English. So we decided for a flexible broadband test, similarly structured as the TOEIC test which has been applied for many years for testing peoples command Business English. TOME is a computer-based test tool and consists of three main sections. The time for the completion of the three full sections is: Listening Comprehension (95 minutes), Reading Comprehension (60 minutes) and Mastering of SCMP (40 minutes). Each section comprises in its full format 99 tasks, which are to be processed in most cases by multiple choice answers. But as TOME is a complex broadband test, it is with its 297 tasks in total flexible in two ways: it can be used in three different formats with increasing demands: low (33 tasks), medium (66 tasks) and full advanced format (99 tasks) in each section, the skills to be tested can be selected: you can choose between Listening, Reading and SMCP. Chairperson Noble, Alison Field Testing ME
TOME has been certified by Germanischer Lloyd and since last year successfully applied by several internationally operating shipping companies. Key words: flexible, broadband test, communication skills, SMCP, certified 49
IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Title Cross-Cultural Communication Issues on Board Presenter OKON JOE, Joseph Time 10:45-11:15 Duration 30 mins Place Hall 2 Nature Paper Abstract This paper strives to establish the fact that environment remains the vivid sharpener of behavioural patterns amongst multi-lingual seafarers on board a ship. Linguistically, a peoples cultural norms and values are easily showcased in their language. Also, embedded in any natural language is the unique cultural belief system of the particular speech community. Again, this unique cultural belief system portrayed in the language is vividly reflected in the level of commitment (conscientious attachment) to the speech they make. It is this uniqueness in the linguistic behaviour of speakers of different languages, depicting different cultural backgrounds across the world that poses to the Maritime industry, a barrier that must be broken by the IMEC family through the propagation, and of course, cross-pollination of the Maritime English. It is this cross-cultural communication barrier, sequel to the use of multi-lingual crew on board, on one hand and some proffered useful ideas on how to propagate and ensure a successful cross-pollination of the Maritime English that this conference paper seeks to illuminate on the other hand. It is therefore envisaged, that this paper, in its own small measure, would add up with other papers to help facilitate the desired situation of mutual intelligibility by our multi-lingual crew on board. Chairperson Cole, Clive Field Cultural Awareness
Key Words: Maritime English, multi-lingual crew, cross-pollination, crosscultural communication, mutual intelligibility.
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Presenters Biographies
Ordered alphabetically by Surname
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Dr. Taner ALBAYRAK holds a BA in Int. Relations, an MA in Management, and a PhD in Maritime Management, AIMarEST. He is the Head of the Navigation Engineering Department, TUDEV and is the EU Projects Coordinator and Board Member of Seafarers Examination Centre. He graduated from the Naval Academy and Naval War College and qualified as a line officer (both deck and engineering). He served in the Turkish Navy mostly in operations and education and training management duties at different ranks and seniority. His recent activities include project coordination and management, organization and chairmanship of conferences, seminars and delivery of lectures and press conferences to national and international media at various levels. Liudmila ANUFRIEVA is an Associate Professor. She has been working as a translator at the Scientific Research Department in the Maritime State University in Russia for over 10 years and has been teaching ESL/ESP at the same university for over 15 years. She has authored and co-authored some textbooks and methodological teaching aids used in teaching engineering cadets, incl. English for Engine-Room Matters (2004), Practice Book on Ship's Safety (2005), English for Marine Engineers (2008). She has written papers covering methodology of teaching ESL/ESP which amount to more than 13 and has attended the "Maritime English Training Program" by Ms. Valerie A. Short (AMETIAP Training), a PDC Course delivered by Asst. Prof. Clive Cole(2008), as well as an IELTS Preparation Course delivered by IELTS Principal Examiner, IELTS Examiner Trainer Andrew Thomas(2010). Mirjana BORUCINSKY earned her Bachelors Degree in the English and German language from the Faculty of Philosophy, Rijeka, Croatia. She has been working as a teaching assistant at the Faculty of Engineering in the University of Rijeka, as a course lecturer at the Faculty of Law in the University of Rijeka and as a Maritime English teacher at the Faculty of Maritime Studies in the University of Rijeka since 2009. Carmen CHIREA-UNGUREANU holds a BA in English and Romanian, an MA in Theory of Literature and Comparative Literature, and a PhD in Philology. She is a Senior Lecturer in Maritime English at the Constantza Maritime University. Her primary current interests are the developing methods for improving communication skills, and cultural awareness, and teaching materials on maritime intercultural competence at management level.
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Ass. Prof. Clive W. COLE, thirty-eight years as Teacher, Lecturer, Coordinator, Director of Studies, Course Director, Course Designer, Programme Evaluator, External Examiner, Researcher and Consultant all within English language training. Employed at World Maritime University since 1984, currently as Assistant Professor; has authored some 30 papers on Maritime English; member of the IMLA Committee and Focal Point for IMLA at the IMO; Vice-Chairman of IMLAs, International Maritime English Conference; registered consultant to IMO; involved in various international R/D projects, also as external examiner. Captain Ergun DEMIREL graduated from the Naval Academy in 1971 and joined the Turkish Navy. After completion of the Naval War College education in 1980 he commanded destroyers, served in the Coast Guard Headquarters as Assistant Chief of Staff Operations and Surface Training Centre as Chief of Education. He commanded the Turkish Fleet Logistic Division and Midshipmen Regiment of the Naval Academy and served as Academic Dean of the Naval war College. He has given Maritime Strategy lectures in Istanbul University and the Naval War College. He joined TUDEV in 2003 and has been the Programme Leader for Navigation Engineering since 2005
Nadiya DEMYDENKO holds a PhD in English language. She took a postgraduate course in the Academy of Sciences of the USSR (Institute of Linguistics in Leningrad) and is currently Head of the ESP Department of Kyiv State Maritime Academy. She was the Director of Kyiv State Courses of Foreign Languages and has headed ESP departments in higher educational institutions in the Ukraine. She is the author of course books for Medical students, students of Law, Economics and foreign students. She is a researcher in the sphere of Applied and Structural Linguistics, Functional Grammar, Lexicology, Lexicography and has published more than 30 articles on methods of teaching foreign languages.
Shaimaa EL ABASIRY is an ESP lecturer who teaches different ESP courses for almost three years and is currently working at the Institute for Language Studies in the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport. She holds a Bachelor degree of arts and education from faculty of education, English Department. Also, she is currently pursuing an MA degree in applied linguistics and translation in faculty of arts, Alexandria University.
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Captain Khaled Ramadan EL EMAM held the position of Master Mariner in 1998. He sailed for ten years with a leading tanker and gas shipping company. He has been a Lecturer at the Nautical Department at the College of Maritime Transport and Technology since 2000. He holds a Masters of Science in Maritime Education and Training from the World Maritime University, Malmo, Sweden, 2005. Heba Saber ELSAYED is an Associate Lecturer at the Institute for Language Studies in the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport in Egypt. She is the Maritime English Programme Supervisor, Teacher Trainer, and the Instructional Technology Division Leader. She has taught different ESP courses for eleven years and holds a Masters Degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the American University in Cairo. Her interests include instructional technology, material development, testing, teaching writing, and teacher professional development. Jon FRENCH began EFL teaching sixteen years ago working in Eastern Europe for four years before moving to the Middle East and qualifying as a RSA CELTA Teacher Trainer in 2001. Since 2002 he has been the Head of Teacher Training for Macmillan Education in the Middle East. Halina GAJEWSKA graduated from the University of Poznan in 1996, with an MA in English. She holds the position of Maritime English Lecturer and has taught Maritime English at the Maritime University of Szczecin for 12 years. She has also taught Maritime English to navigators and engineers at The training center for officers for 5 years. Currently, she is writing a workbook with DVD exercises for students of Maritime English. Mircea GEORGESCU works in Constanta, Romania. He holds a BA in English and Romanian and a PhD in philology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Constanta Maritime University. He has been teaching Maritime English to deck and ER students for more than 30 years." May GHONEIM, Assistant Lecturer, Institute for Language Studies, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Alexandria, Egypt, has taught and coordinated a variety of ESP courses for almost ten years. She holds an MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the American University in Cairo. She is interested in material development and teaching ESP skills.
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Katrin GLSEL has been the Marketing Manager of MarineSoft GmbH since 1998. Her special experience is in the field of development of Maritime English multimedia and computer based training systems. In 2009, she obtained a Master of Arts from the University of Rostock, Germany. Dr. Ghada HOZAYEN is currently the Dean of the Institute for Language Studies, Alexandria Headquarters of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport in Egypt and the Director of the Graduate Programmes in Linguistic and Translation Studies. She has interests in Discourse & Genre Analysis; Course Design and Materials Development; and Teacher Training in the field of English for Specific Purposes. She has taught ESP/EAP for almost 25 years. Recently, she has developed a research interest in Learner Autonomy and Integration of Technology in Language Learning. Nadezhda IVASYUK is the Head of English Language Department in the Navigation Faculty in Odessa State University. She holds a PhD from the Rostov-on-Don Pedagogical Institute. She has 40 publications on the methodology of teaching EL. She teaches EGP and ESP to senior deck officers and has been an affiliate member of the ILT, London till 2002. She has been involved in the MET business for 30 years and edited about 10 manuals, formulated as situational communicative approaches of EL. Gu JIE is a Lecturer in the Shanghai Maritime University. She majors in Navigation Technology and Maritime English, and teaches Maritime English in the College of Foreign Languages Capt. Abdel Khalik KAMAL holds a Master Certificate of Competence and an MSc in Fleet Operations and Safety. He has been a Lecturer in the Border Guard Naval Institute at the Nautical & Seamanship Department in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from 1995 to 2007. He has been a Lecturer in the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (Nautical Department) from 2007 till present. Barbara KATARZYSKA has been teaching English at Gdynia Maritime University, Poland. She prepared and published teaching materials and books such as Notes on Ships, Ports and Cargo, Mates Correspondence and Ships Correspondence. She also taught English during the Intensive English Language Course at WMU, Malmoe, Sweden and at courses run for the Italian Coast Guard at IMO-IMA in Trieste and La Spezia, Italy. Barbara Katarzyska actively participated in the Leonardo da Vinci programme as part of the team working on the MarEng project and the MarEng Plus projects. 55
IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Olga KAZINSKAYA is an Associate Professor. She has been teaching at the Maritime English Department, Maritime State University for over 25 years. Her interests cover Maritime English for navigators, cargo officers, VTS operators, pilots, PSCO, GMDSS students as well as evaluation of Maritime English knowledge level of seafarers. She has authored and co-authored more than 20 text-books, among them: English for GMDSS Students, VTS Operator Communications, Basic Maritime English for Tankers Personnel, Study Guide for Navigators. She has published more than 15 papers and attended different courses of upgrading qualification, including Maritime English Training Program by Ms. Valerie A. Short (AMETIAP Training), and a PDC Course delivered by Asst. Prof. Clive Cole (WMU).
Janusz KLOSINSKI graduated from the University of Pozna in 1981. He holds an MA in English and in the same year he started his teaching career at the Maritime University of Szczecin. In 1993, he attended a course on British Cultural Studies in Oxford and Glasgow and spent about a year and half at sea, either as an English teacher on board a training vessel or a crew member on board a Norwegian bulk carrier. He is a co-translator of the English-Polish version of the SMCP, author of two English booklets for mariners. He is also a member of two maritime administration examining boards and holds a position of Senior Lecturer. Dr. Weihua LUO, professor of English, Dean of School of Foreign Languages, Dalian Maritime University. His area of interest includes: maritime English, corpus linguistics, language and culture. Presently appointed by CHINA MSA to lead a national group revising and updating the CoC maritime English examinations.
Jane MAGALLON is a Senior Lecturer in the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific. She has been teaching English courses for more than a decade specializing in English for Specific Purposes such as Maritime English, Communication and Technical Writing. She has written and produced an institutional course manual and teaching materials in their Academy. She is currently finishing her Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics and is a lecturer and researcher.
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Prof. Dr. Margret MEINHARDT is Professor of Foreign Language Methodology. As a professor at Rostock University as well as the MD of a Private Training Institution she did research in curriculum development and syllabus design. Her special field is the theory and practice of teaching materials and courseware for different target groups. In the last few years she concentrated on the development of Maritime English courseware and computer-based training systems. She has published a number of papers on Maritime English. Mrs. Paula MANOLACHE holds an MSc. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Maritime Training Centre CERONAV Constantza, serving at the same time as an expert adviser for the projects in the Maritime Training field. Her subject specializations are general and Maritime English; Maritime Safety and Security. She is the author of numerous student and teacher course books. Her special interests include multimedia language learning environment; globalization and employability in the maritime industry; electronic resources and copyright. Alberto MILAN holds a B.A. in Translation & Conference Interpreting with Honours in English, Spanish, and Portuguese from the Trieste-based Advanced School for Interpreters and Translators (SSLMIT) in Italy (2005). He is also a holder of a Postgraduate Certification in Education with Honours from the Venice-based Ca Foscari University (2009). He is presently employed as a translator for the Italian Navy. Stephen MURRELL graduated in Communications in 1979. He worked in higher education in the UK before becoming an EFL teacher. He has worked in Britain, Greece and Italy. He has been teaching Maritime Engish for ten years. He recently published Safe Sailing an interactive CD for the IMO Standard Marine Phrases with Cambridge University Press and is trying to develop self access English methods for mariners using Webtv. He is working hard to start an international examination in the SMCP. Alison NOBLE is a Lecturer of Maritime English at the Antwerp Maritime Academy. She has expertise in teaching English for specific purposes (maritime, business and economics, science) at tertiary level; experience in teaching maritime Spanish; experience in course and instructional materials, including developing web-based material for use on university learning systems; participation in European Leonardo da Vinci project MarEng and MarEng Plus (Web-based Maritime English learning tool). 57
IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Joseph OKON JOE obtained a B.A. (Hons) in English Language in 1995. Later in 2008, he obtained a Master of Arts Degree in English at the same University. He is currently doing his Doctorate (Ph.D) Degree in Maritime English at the World Maritime University, Malmo, Sweden. He has been teaching for 12 years now since he started lecturing at the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron in September, 1998. He has recently been interviewed for promotion to the rank of Lecturer I. All these years, he has been teaching Use of English I, II and III. He has also been teaching Communication in English I, II, III and IV and has been the Coordinator of Intensive English Language teaching since 2003. He attended the Maritime English Workshop Organized by the World Maritime University, Malmo, Sweden from September 8-19, 2008 and has been teaching Maritime English since then.
Boris PRITCHARD holds a PhD and MSc in Linguistics and a BA in the English & Italian language. He is a Maritime English teacher and gives courses on Translation Studies and Lexicology in the University of Rijeka. He has been the Dean of the Faculty of Maritime Studies in the University of Rijeka from1999 till 2004 and the Chairman of the Croatian Association of Applied Linguistics from 1996 till 2001. He took part in EU projects on Maritime Education and Training and is a researcher in IAMU/WMU. He has been a member of IMO IMEC Steering Committee; chairman of IMEC Papers Committee from 2004 till present. He has written course books and papers on Maritime English, MET, translation, and lexicology and is an IMO Consultant on Maritime English. Dr. Maria PROGOULAKI is a Maritime Economist, Research Fellow in Shipping and Ports Laboratory- University of the Aegean, and Research & Development Manager in Elvictor Group- Crew Managers and Manning Agents, Greece. She has participated in various International, European and National Research Projects, has a teaching experience, and published more than 30 papers in international scientific conferences and journals. Ioana RALUCA VISAN is a PhD student in Philology. She holds a BA in Philology, and an MA in Multimodal and Maritime Transport management. She is an Assistant Lecturer at the Constanta Maritime University, and has been teaching Maritime English for five years. Her published articles/papers/studies focus on the difference between Standard English and Maritime English, and the way translation is the bridge between various cultures.
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Capt. Sameh K. RASHED holds a Master Certificate of Competence and an MSc in Fleet Operations and Safety. He has been appointed as a captain on board merchant ships (general cargo, RO RO, containers, and passenger ships) of various countries. He joined the lecturers team of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (Nautical Department) as a Lecturer from 1997 to 1999. He has been a Lecturer for the Border Guard Nautical Institute (Navigation Department) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from1999 to 2007. He has been a Lecturer at the Nautical Department in the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport from 2007 till present. Jacek ROENIG graduated from the University of Pozna in 1973 and holds an MA in the English language. He started working at the Maritime University of Szczecin in 1973. In 1976, he completed the Course of Applied Linguistics and Teaching of English at Colchester University, UK and in 1988, he circumnavigated on board the tall ship Dar Modziey. In 2003, he attended an IMO Training Session for Maritime English Teachers in Szczecin. In 2008, he joined the MarTel transnational project on standards for Maritime English. He currently holds position of a Senior Maritime English Lecturer and is coauthor of a practice book on IMO Standard Marine Vocabulary. Dr. Abeer SEDDEEK, Academic Programmes Director, Institute for Language Studies, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Alexandria, Egypt, has been working in ESP course design and material development in various fields; particularly, maritime, engineering, and marine engineering since joining the AASTMT in 2004. Seddeek is also interested in issues related to ESP translation Serhan SERNIKLI started his maritime career by entering the Naval High School in Istanbul in 1978. After graduating from Naval Academy in 1986, he served in the Turkish Navy for 20 years. Retiring in 2006, he started to teach Maritime English in TUDEV and is a member of the MarTEL Task Force based at TUDEV. Aydin SIHMANTEPE started his maritime career by entering the Naval High School in Istanbul in 1978. After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1986, he served in the Turkish Navy for 22 years, retiring in 2008. He holds a Masters Degree in International relations. He lectures on Maritime English in TUDEV. 59
IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Alexei STRELKOV is an Associate Professor. He has been heading the Maritime English Department, Maritime State University since 2009. He has been teaching ESP/ELP at MSU for more than 20 years to navigating cadets, engineering cadets, electrical engineering cadets, port operation cadets. He also provided language training to and assessment of VTS operators, pilots, GMDSS students. He has authored and co-authored a number of textbooks, e-books, methodological teaching aids, among them: English for GMDSS Operators, Engine Room Matters, Lets Learn SMCP, Lets Watch & Learn and has written papers covering methodology of teaching ESL/ESP which amount to more than 20 and has attended different courses of upgrading qualification/workshops, including Maritime English Training Program by Ms. Valerie A. Short (AMETIAP Training), as well as a Professional Development Course by Prof. C. Cole.
Naoyuki TAKAGI graduated from the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies with an MA in English in 1989 and obtained his Ph.D. in psychology from UC Irvine in 1993. He has published many papers in cross-language speech perception, an SMCP based Maritime English textbook, and several EnglishJapanese dictionaries as well. He is a professor at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, and is a member of the IMLA-IMEC steering group. Sandra TOMINAC COSLOVICH holds a Bachelors degree in the English and Croatian language and holds a PhD in linguistics. She has been working as a Maritime English teacher at the University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies since 2002. In 2005, she participated in the regional Maritime English Instructors Training Course in Szczecin, Poland and presented a paper at the IMEC 17 in Marseilles. She also presented a paper at the IMEC 19 in Rotterdam in 2007 and published several papers on Maritime English. Prof. Dr. Peter TRENKNER, Wismar University, Germany; Faculty of Maritime Studies; Forty-five years as lecturer. Since 1994 full university Professor of Maritime Communications. Sailed as training officer. Frequent conference presenter; numerous publications. Principal author of the IMO SMCP.; Chairman of IMLAs International Maritime English Conference since 1994; Honorary Member of IMLA since 2005. President of the German Association for Maritime English 1994-2007, now its Honorary Member. Involved in various international R/D projects; registered consultant to IMO. Holder of the highest German maritime decoration.
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Willy VAN PARYS is the Head of Social Sciences and Languages at the Antwerp Maritime Academy. He has expertise in general, intercultural and group communication teaching at tertiary level; extensive experience in foreign and native language teaching to undergraduate and graduate students (Germanic languages: maritime English and maritime Dutch for Dutch and French speaking students); extensive experience in course and instructional materials development; and participation in European Leonardo da Vinci project 'MarEng Plus.' (Web-based Maritime English learning tool). Lieve VANGEHUCHTEN has a Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics (Universit Catholique de Louvain, 2003) and is an Associate Professor of Spanish in the Faculty of Applied Economics (International Business Communication) at the University of Antwerp. Her main research interests are languages for specific purposes (corporate communication), second language acquisition, terminology, phraseology and corpus linguistics. She is the author of El lxico del discurso econmico empresarial: identificacin, seleccin y enseanza en Espaol como lengua extranjera con fines especficos (Iberoamericana, Madrid, 2005) as well as some 30 research papers and articles. She is one of the research partners of the international RICOTERM-project (IULA, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona).
Jieying XIE is a lecturer in the Navigation Department, Shanghai Maritime University. She has been engaged in Maritime English education for four years. Apart from being a teacher, she is also an officer with certificate. She took part in the China 26th Antarctic Expedition team as well as the 4 th Arctic Expedition team and worked as third officer onboard. Ms. Liu YUAN: MA Applied Linguistics candidate, Dalian Maritime University. Chen ZHENYAN is an Associate Professor, and director of the Maritime English Research Centre of NIJMU. He currently serves as an ME teacher in the Navigation Institute of Jimei University. He graduated from East China Normal University as an English postgraduate in 1990. He has been an English (GP/SP/ME) teacher of students of different grades and ages from 1984 to the present, and is an active participant in the IMEC and IMLA.
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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel Dr. Martin ZIARATI holds a BA with Honours in Business Economics, and a PhD in Engineering. Dr Ziarati has been a Director and Head of Maritime Education and Training at the Centre for Factories of the Future (C4FF) for a number of years. He is the coordinator of the MarEdu network and has undertaken coordination activities for a number of EU projects. He is the project manager for the EU supported MarTEL project establishing International standards for Maritime English led by C4FF with a total of eight EU partners. He has written a number of international papers in the area of Maritime Communications. Prof. Reza ZIARATI is the Principal of the Institute of Maritime Studies, TR, Chairman of Centre for Factories of the Future, UK, and PhD supervisor of several Programmes. He has held several senior positions in academia and industry. He is currently working on several funded projects all related to Maritime Education and Training.
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IMEC 22 Conference Venue
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IMEC22 The 22nd International Maritime English Conference

Alexandria Egypt 28 October 1 November, 2010 Sheraton Montazah Hotel

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Sheraton Montazah Hotel Venue & Accommodation

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IMEC 22 Programme Overview

Venue: Sheraton Montazah Hotel

Saturday October 30 (Casual Attire)

Sunday October 31 (Formal Attire)

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IMEC 22 Detailed Programme (Abstracts)

Venue: Sheraton Montazah Hotel - Main Hall

Day One: Thursday 28.10.2010

10:45-11:30 11:30-12:00 12:00-12:40 12:45-13:25 13:30-14:15 14:15-15:15

Tominac, Sandra & Borucinsky, Mirjana

Using Authentic Materials in Teaching Maritime English

Key words: Communication, Maritime English, Competence, revised STCW Convention.

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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel

IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel

Field Language Teaching

IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel

Field Language Teaching

Key words: Terrorism at sea, Piracy at sea

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IMEC 22 Detailed Programme

Venue: Sheraton Montazah Hotel

Day Two: Friday 29.10.2010

Identifying Arab Learners Listening Strategies: An Exploratory Study

Iakovaki, Helen & Progoulaki, Maria

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Venue: Sheraton Montazah Hotel

Hall 2 Phonetic Characteristics of Japanese Mariners' English

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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel

IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel

IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel

IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel

IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel

Keywords: intercultural education, maritime teaching strategies, onboard cultural diversity

IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel

Key words: Foreign Accent, Web Learning

Keywords: cultures; cultural intercultural communication

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IMEC 22 Alex, Egypt AASTMT Sheraton Montazah Hotel

IMEC 22 Detailed Programme

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Day Three Saturday 30.10.2010

Rashed, Sameh & Kamal, Abd ElKhalik

Klosinski , Janusz & Roenig, Jacek