<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>In the present world of international shipping, where multinational and multicultural crews are the most common, communication between those on board and between ship and shore is increasingly important.</p><p>The present paper intention is to reveal, pinpoint and analyze different problems that emerge from the heterogeneous crews’ failure in communication. The basis of the analysis is given by a number of maritime accident reports in which lack of communication between crew members played a paramount role in the causal chain. The paper also intends to put an accent on the benefits of maritime English.</p></abstract>

In the present world of international shipping, where multinational and multicultural crews are the most common, communication between those on board and between ship and shore is increasingly important.The present paper intention is to reveal, pinpoint and analyze different problems that emerge from the heterogeneous crews’ failure in communication. The basis of the analysis is given by a number of maritime accident reports in which lack of communication between crew members played a paramount role in the causal chain. The paper also intends to put an accent on the benefits of maritime English.

Is Maritime English The Key In Solving Communication Problems Within Multinational Crews?

“Mircea cel Bătrân” Naval Academy, Constanța

International conference KNOWLEDGE-BASED ORGANIZATION

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In the present world of international shipping, where multinational and multicultural crews are the most common, communication between those on board and...

Is Maritime English The Key In Solving Communication Problems Within Multinational Crews?

Pubblicato online: 24 nov 2015

Pagine: 541 - 544

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/kbo-2015-0092

Parole chiave
communication, accidents, human error

© 2015 Raluca Apostol-Mates et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Is Maritime English The Key In Solving Communication Problems Within Multinational Crews?

Pubblicato online: 24 nov 2015

Pagine: 541 - 544

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/kbo-2015-0092

Parole chiavecommunication, accidents, human error

© 2015 Raluca Apostol-Mates et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
communication, accidents, human error