Maritime English Learning Materials Based on Standard Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Curriculum and Intercultural Competence (IC)

Abstract

The objectives of this study is to investigate 1) the current existing conditions of Maritime English learning materials of Deck Department of Maritime Education and Training (MET), 2) the Maritime English learning materials needed by the students of Deck Department of Maritime Education and Training (MET), and 3) the intercultural competences needed by the students. This study is conducted by qualitative method. The respondents of the research are the active students, lecturers, active and retired seafarers, cadets, port authority, and administration staff.  They are taken by purposive random sampling. The data are collected by questionnaire, documentary sheet, and in depth interview. The data are analyzed by descriptive qualitative. The results of the study show that 1) generally the existing Maritime English Materials mostly are not in line with the STCW’10 and need to be developed in order to meet the minimum standard of Standard Training Certifications and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW’2010), 2) there are various topics of Maritime English learning materials needed by the students in terms of both English language and content or professional subjects, 3) and the various contents of intercultural competences are also needed by the students before they go to work at sea in order to effectively communicate with other crew of different cultural background.