NAVIGATING THE SEAS OF LANGUAGE: THE IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY FOR MARITIME ENGINEERING CADETS

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  • Evangelia Giovanoglou Visiting Professor of English Language, Merchant Marine Academy of Crete, Greece

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https://doi.org/10.46827/ejse.v11i3.6057

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Maritime English##common.commaListSeparator## English for Specific Purposes (ESP)##common.commaListSeparator## English terminology acquisition##common.commaListSeparator## maritime communication

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Maritime engineering cadets operate in an international context where English functions as the lingua franca of the seas. Effective communication using standardized English terminology is not only essential for operational safety and technical accuracy but also for the global mobility and professional competence of cadets. This article explores the necessity of acquiring English maritime terminology and provides pedagogical strategies for mastering such vocabulary within the curriculum of a merchant marine academy. Drawing on academic literature, International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines, and educational research, this article argues for a robust integration of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in maritime engineering education.

 

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    Evangelia Giovanoglou is an English Language teacher. She received a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece and a Master's degree from the Hellenic Open University, Greece. She has been active in teaching English as a foreign language in the private sector since 2007. Her current field placement is with the Merchant Marine Academy of Crete, Greece as a visiting professor for the subject of Maritime English. She is interested in intercultural classes and teaching English for Specific Purposes.

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2025-06-05

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##issue.vol## 11 ##issue.no## 3 (2025)

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