Artificial Intelligence in the Foreign Language Competence Development of Future Seafarers

The maritime industry is a global field where effective communication plays a crucial role. In maritime universities, developing communication skills in English is essential for cadets who are preparing to work on international vessels. Not only traditional teaching methods are used, but also innovative approaches are actively employed in order to enhance the learning experience. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) holds the potential to transform the learning process, providing additional support and resources more with under the expert role performed by a professional person it is able to be effective. This article examines the pedagogical aspects of using AI in education, using the example of developing foreign language competences to future navigators and ship engineers. Having analyzed noticed potential risks and solutions the prospects for integrating AI into education is discussed. The authors emphasize the importance of a responsible and serious approach to the use of AI by all participants in the educational process, point out the importance of human’s leading role as AI is far from perfect performance in narrow specific fields. They emphasize the subjective role of both teachers and cadets which is linked with developing professional self-organization