Standardization of Maritime English Curriculum and Assessment to Improve Sea Safety

This paper addresses the current communication deficiencies of Maritime English for practical use. While other countries are making strides in developing standards for Maritime English, Korea has yet to adopt or pursue any program. Due to several recent tragedies, especially the sinking of the MV Sewol of 2014 where almost 300 people died, Maritime English has come into the spotlight as a necessity for safety and standards. This paper will cover the deficiencies of current Maritime English training as well as give recommendations on how to improve Maritime English curriculum through example lessons, chapters, and assessment protocols.