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🗣️STCW Maritime20 dk
SpeakingSTCW Maritime Exam Guide
20
minutes
3
questions
3
task type
Speaking is scored on clarity, SMCP accuracy, pronunciation and interaction; emergency calls must follow the exact format. Pass ≈ 70%.
Tested Skills
SMCP PhrasesBridge CommunicationDistress CallsPronunciationInteraction
Question Types
1SMCP Standard Phrases
2Bridge & Port Communication
3Distress & Emergency Calls
Task Types
STCW Maritime Speaking
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SMCP Standard Phrases
Producing IMO SMCP phrases for routine bridge and deck operations.
Strategies:
- •Use SMCP wording, not free language.
- •Speak slowly and clearly on the radio.
2
Bridge & Port Communication
Communicating with VTS, pilots and port authorities clearly.
Strategies:
- •Confirm instructions with a read-back.
- •State your position and intention explicitly.
3
Distress & Emergency Calls
Sending correct MAYDAY/PAN-PAN messages in the right format.
Strategies:
- •Follow the exact distress call order.
- •Give clear coordinates and nature of distress.
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Golden Tips
- ✓Drill the MAYDAY format until automatic.
- ✓Prefer SMCP phrases over improvised English.
- ✓Speak slowly and confirm with read-back.
- ✓Practice pilot/VTS exchanges aloud.
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Common Mistakes
- ✗Improvising instead of using SMCP.
- ✗Getting the distress call order wrong.
- ✗Unclear position or coordinates.
- ✗Weak interaction with pilot or VTS.
Preparation Resources
Recommended resources for Speaking section
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Practice
MAYDAY Format Templates
Exact-wording distress message scripts.
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Video
SMCP Speaking Drills
Routine bridge and deck phrase practice.
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Template
Pilot/VTS Role-plays
Practice port and traffic-service communication.
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