Seaspeak

[Jack100]

Hi,

Would anyone be able to help me on the issue of Seaspeak? I understand what is is and why it is there, but do you think there is still a need for it in modern marine communication? I have to do a seminar on it at some stage, and just trying to start research on people's views etc

Cheers,

Jack

 

[mainshiptom]

Wraps are ropes, Galley is a kitchen and so on !

how would you know you are on a boat otherwise?

Its like speaking english in france, it just not right

 

[Jack100]

Hi,

I wasn't referring to Nautical Terminology. 'Seaspeak' was developed by Capt. F Weeks and following research into elements of the English language, devised a marine communication system principally for International Officers and Crew whose native language was not English.

Seaspeak focues mainly on VHF communication, and Capt. Weeks (amongst other researchers) produced a 'guide' and a structured program how best to be clear and consise when using VHF to transmit messages. The aim was to reduce hazards associated with langauge confusion.


Perhaps I should have been clearer in my initial post.

Many Thanks,

Jack.

 

[Mirelle]

Very necessary.

I work for a Chinese shipowning company and we need it.

However, there are an assortment of "nautical English" courses about and I am not sure that they all use it. In today's training milieu, with CBT in ever wider use, maybe the courses should be looked at again.

 

[Shakey]

I thought you could use prowords and common phrases such as 'Say again" or "I spell".

Eg. "Jack100 I Spell Juliet Alpha Charlie Kilo Wun Zero Zero Jack 100."

 

[AJW]

Back in the dim distant late 80's I did a Marine Studies degree at Plymouth Poly with a course in marine communications under Capt Fred Weeks. Allround top bloke, and probably the most enjoyable course I took there. IMHO with the diversity of nationalities onboard ships these days I'd say that it was needed more than ever. I do wonder how often it is used though? (just from idle listening to VHF traffic in busy areas I'd say not at all.)

 

[moana]

Hi Jack,
Seaspeak was written by ed johnson and alan glover working for fred weeks and prof strevens.
regards
alan glover
email bears@nildram.co.uk