2231
phrases - the full IMO standard
SMCP audio course · IMO Resolution A.918(22)
SMCP - IMO standard phrases by ear and in speech
From MAYDAY to mooring and cargo operations: 2231 phrases with live audio. Listen to the speaker, repeat, and check yourself with the section trainers.
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B2/6.2.1 · Safety
Man overboard!
Safety command
A1/1.2.2 · Distress
Received your MAYDAY.
Distress acknowledgement
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5218
audio examples with live pronunciation
7
programme blocks with self-checks
A+B
both parts: PART A and PART B
Outcome
What you get
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.
You understand commands by ear
Standard phrases on the bridge, in the engine room and over the radio register without translating in your head.
Ready-made constructions, not a dictionary
You learn whole phrases for specific situations, so communication comes out unambiguous and short.
You get used to the pace of radio traffic
Live audio trains your ear for accents, and in real radio traffic you keep up with the other party.
7 blocks · PART A and B
Course programme
The sections follow the structure of the IMO standard, from distress communication to passengers and cargo operations.
A1Distress / MAYDAYPART A
Fire, flooding, collision, man overboard, abandoning ship, search and rescue (SAR) operations and providing medical assistance.
A1Urgency and safetyPART A
PAN-PAN and SECURITE messages, communication with the pilot and interaction with Vessel Traffic Services (VTS).
A2On-board communicationPART A
Helm and engine orders, standard reports and acknowledgements within the crew.
B1Ship handlingPART B
Keeping watch, trim and stability, manoeuvring and monitoring the condition of the ship.
B2Safety on boardPART B
Firefighting, ensuring the ship's survivability and actions in case of grounding.
B3Cargo operationsPART B
Loading and unloading, securing cargo and monitoring cargo handling.
B4Passengers + final examPART B
Briefings and drills, passenger evacuation, and at the end a final exam trainer covering the whole course.
Live audio · SMCP
Hear what the course sounds like
Three phrases out of 2231, with the same recordings as inside the course.
B2/6.2.1 · Safety
Man overboard!
Safety command
B2/6.2.4 · Helm order
Hard-a-starboard the wheel.
Helm order
A1/1.2.2 · Distress
Received your MAYDAY.
Distress acknowledgement
Method
How the lessons work
A simple cycle that fits into any free minute on board or at home.
01
Listen
You play the live native-speaker audio and hear the phrase the way it sounds in real communication.
02
Repeat
You repeat after the speaker, practising the pronunciation and intonation of the standard phrase.
03
Self-check
You take the self-check right in the section and immediately see what stuck. EN→RU flashcards help you reinforce it.
04
Final test
At the end of the course there is a final exam trainer covering all the material, from MAYDAY to passengers.
Pricing
Cost
Payment is one-off, for the access period you choose. Access does not renew automatically. Prices are in Russian roubles (RUB); payment is handled by Robokassa.
SMCP - IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases
2231 phrases and 5218 audio examples, PART A and PART B
Full access - 1 month490 ₽
Full access - 3 months890 ₽
Full access - 1 year1 490 ₽
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
About the course, the IMO standard and access.
How much does access to the SMCP course cost?
490 RUB for one month, 890 RUB for three months or 1490 RUB for a year. Payment is one-off, for the period you choose: access does not renew automatically.
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.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes - the SeaTrainer app for Android is available on RuStore. The course and all of its audio are saved to your device, so you can listen to the SMCP phrases with no internet - at sea or on the road. Sign in with the same account you use on the site.
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?
Sign up at seatrainer.pro and open the course - the lessons unlock right away, and you can start listening to the first section directly in your browser.
Start with section A1 - MAYDAY
2231 phrases with live audio and a self-check in every block. Access opens right after payment, on your phone or computer.
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