Effective Communication as a critical management and leadership skill onboard vessels

Nowadays, proficiency in Maritime English is compulsory for seafarers of all ranks and maritime professionals. It is a common view that effective communication is centered as one of the qualities most highly valued in all companies and types of industries. Effective communication not only on the navigation bridge but also in the engine room is a very crucial issue that has to be taken care of by all parties concerned, and that is to say, Merchant Marine Academies, maritime training centres, Ministries of Shipping, Maritime companies, classification societies, international maritime institutes and all people who work within this evolving Industry. Advanced communicative skills aim not just at the smooth operation of the vessel but also at the well-being and safety of the crew and the vessel itself.