The Importance of Maritime English in the Maritime Industry Among Port Workers in Tanjung Langsat Port (TLP) Terminal
摘要
Maritime English serves as the primary language for communication among maritime personnel, crucial for delivering operational information and meeting industry requirements. This report delves into the significance of Maritime English proficiency within the maritime industry, highlighting its impact. Through a sample of 116 respondents from the TLP terminal, the report explores the relationship between the importance of Maritime English proficiency and the implications of poor proficiency. The literature review underscores the potential consequences of inadequate Maritime English proficiency, emphasizing its link to maritime accidents. Analyzing the findings leads to the acceptance of the hypothesis that poor Maritime English proficiency results in maritime accidents and other issues, shedding light on how communication limitations contribute to accidents. The report highlights that despite ample evidence linking inadequate Maritime English proficiency to maritime accidents, some experienced seafarers tend to overlook its importance, inadvertently contributing to a significant number of accidents at sea.