INTRODUCTION TO SMCP IN MARITIME ENGLISH
Abstract
ABSTRACT
It is said that 80% of sea accidents are caused by ercors in human communication rather than
by technological matters because the vessel crews speok marry different languages. This fact
seems to have urged the IMO (International Maritime Organization) to provide a special
means of communication for navigation safety. SMCP, which is short for Standard Marine
Communication Phrases, have been creqted for this purpose. These unique expressions
consist of various nwigational communication phrases recommended to be used for both
External and On Board Communication. The uniqueness of SMCP is also shown by
uncommon spelling and special use of message markers. Principles underlying SMCP have
also been provided to facilitate learning and understanding.
It is said that 80% of sea accidents are caused by ercors in human communication rather than
by technological matters because the vessel crews speok marry different languages. This fact
seems to have urged the IMO (International Maritime Organization) to provide a special
means of communication for navigation safety. SMCP, which is short for Standard Marine
Communication Phrases, have been creqted for this purpose. These unique expressions
consist of various nwigational communication phrases recommended to be used for both
External and On Board Communication. The uniqueness of SMCP is also shown by
uncommon spelling and special use of message markers. Principles underlying SMCP have
also been provided to facilitate learning and understanding.
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