Teaching Maritime English in a Multicultural Crew Context: Enhancing Communication and Cultural Competence
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The globalization of the maritime industry has led to increasingly multicultural crews aboard merchant vessels. Effective communication, primarily conducted in English, is crucial for operational safety and efficiency. This paper explores the pedagogical approaches to teaching Maritime English within the context of multicultural crews. It emphasizes the integration of intercultural competence into language instruction, addressing challenges such as language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and the need for standardized communication protocols. The study reviews existing literature, highlights best practices, and proposes strategies for Maritime English educators to enhance both linguistic proficiency and cultural awareness among cadets. Article visualizations:
Author: Evangelia Giovanoglou
Institution: Merchant Marine Academy
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4412401741