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2231 phrases · 5218 audio · trainer + final test
SMCP: understand by ear and speak IMO standard phrases with confidence
From MAYDAY to mooring and cargo operations: listen to live audio, repeat after the speaker and self-check by section. Get used to the pace and accents of real radio communication.
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What you get
Not abstract English, but ready-made constructions for real situations on board.
SMCP (Standard Marine Communication Phrases) are standard marine phrases for communication on board and over the radio, adopted by the IMO in Resolution A.918(22). Understanding SMCP is part of the STCW Convention requirements for English language proficiency for officers.
Understand commands automatically
You recognise standard phrases on the bridge, in the engine room and over the radio by ear, without translating in your head.
Ready-made constructions, not a dictionary
You learn whole phrases for specific situations rather than the translation of individual words — communication is unambiguous and short right away.
Train your listening
You get used to the accents and pace of radio communication, so in real radio traffic you don't get lost and keep up with the other party.
Course program
The sections follow the structure of the IMO standard — from distress communication to passengers and cargo operations.
Distress / MAYDAY
Fire, flooding, collision, man overboard, abandoning ship, search and rescue (SAR) operations and providing medical assistance.
Urgency and safety
PAN-PAN and SECURITE messages, communication with the pilot and interaction with Vessel Traffic Services (VTS).
On-board communication
Helm and engine commands, standard reports and acknowledgements within the crew.
Ship handling
Keeping watch, trim and stability, manoeuvring and monitoring the condition of the ship.
Safety on board
Firefighting, ensuring the ship's survivability and actions in case of grounding.
Cargo operations
Loading and unloading, securing cargo and monitoring cargo handling.
Passengers + final exam trainer
Briefings and drills, passenger evacuation, and finally a final exam trainer covering the whole course.
How it works
A simple cycle that fits into any free minute on board or at home.
1
Listen
You play the live native-speaker audio and hear the phrase the way it sounds in real communication.
2
Repeat
You repeat after the speaker, practising the pronunciation and intonation of the standard phrase.
3
Self-check
You take the self-check trainer right in the section and immediately see what you've learned.
4
Reinforce
You review the material with EN→RU flashcards so the phrases stay in your active memory.
What's inside
Everything you need to understand IMO standard phrases by ear and use them in speech with confidence.
Live audio for every phrase
5218 audio examples: each of the 2231 phrases is voiced so you train exactly your listening comprehension.
PART A & B books and flashcards
The texts of PART A and B sections are at hand, and EN→RU flashcards help you quickly review and reinforce the phrases.
Trainer and final exam
Each section has a self-check trainer, and at the end of the course there's a final exam trainer covering all the material.
5218
audio
A & B
PART
7
sections
FAQ
What device can I use to study?
Any device: the course runs right in the browser of your phone, tablet or computer. Nothing to install — just open the page and listen to the audio whenever you have a free minute.
Does it help me understand radio traffic and commands?
Yes. You listen to live audio and get used to the pace and accents of radio communication, so you start recognising standard phrases and commands on the bridge, in the engine room and over the radio by ear, without translating in your head.
Do I need an advanced level of English?
No. SMCP is a set of standard phrases for specific situations, not free conversation. You learn ready-made constructions and reinforce them with audio and EN→RU flashcards, so the course works even at a basic level.
What is SMCP?
SMCP (IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases) are standard marine phrases for communication, adopted by the IMO in Resolution A.918(22). It is a unified set of wordings so that communication at sea is unambiguous regardless of the native language of the parties.
How are SMCP phrases different from ordinary translation?
SMCP are fixed constructions for particular situations, not a word-for-word translation. Their purpose is to remove ambiguity: one standard phrase means the same thing to every party in the communication.
How do I start?
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Understand the radio and speak with confidence
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