Name: Adrian Novel

e-Mail: Adrian.nofx@yahoo.com

Matr.-No.:120680

OMMS 15 Exam Complex Maritime Safety Communication (Jan. 25, 2016)

In the Communication Department of your company you are responsible for updating knowledge/skills
of the Senior Deck Officers. You want to instruct them on why to apply Maritime English standardised
language/standardised formats in ship-to-shore contacts.
Study the following three examples of a VTS communication. Your tasks are given after the
three examples.

Dialogue 1
MV Rostock/DROS
Simland Traffic this is
MV Rostock MV Rostock/DROS calling.
on VHF channel 22
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.
Id like to report on, may I?
Well reach your area today the 24th at about half
past one p.m. close to Key South, I think. over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS
Were 122 degrees and 18 nm off Key South.
over
Simland Traffic this is Rostock.
Were heading 002 degrees making 18 knots
at the moment.
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.
Roger, were bound for Simland Port.
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.
We left Brest in France two days ago.
over
Simland Traffic Rostock, call sign DROS.
Well, its exactly 11 metres.
over
Simland Traffic this is Rostock/DROS.
We have 3,473 20' containers on board, by the
way, no IMO class among them.
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.
Aye-aye, Sir, everything is fine, no problems.
over
Simland Traffic Rostock calling.
Just a second well, its Simtrans Ltd. over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.
Channel 80, Sir? Once again, please. over

VTS Simland Traffic

MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
What can I do for you, Captain? over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
Yes, of course, Sir, you may.
Your position, please.
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
OK, I see you here on the radar.
What course to you steer? And I also need
your speed, Sir.
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
Thank you, got it, Captain.
What port are you bound for, Sir,
its Simland Port, is that correct?
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
I see. Well, your last port, Sir?
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
How deep are you drawing at the moment?
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
What goods do you carry, what kind of cargo?
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
Roger. Everything OK with your machinery,
steering gear and so, Captain?
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
Can you give me the name of your agent
in Simland Port?
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
You know, Sir, youve to take a pilot, right?
Use Channel 18 calling Simland Pilot.
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
No no, Captain, Channel18,18.
over

Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.

I see, copy that, Sir, Ill do so.
Thank you so much and good watch.
out.

Dialogue 2

MV Rostock/DROS

VTS Simland Traffic

Simland Traffic this is

MV Rostock MV Rostock/DROS on VHF
channel 22.
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.
I want to report on, Sir.
Information: I will enter VTS area Simland
Traffic at 241330 hours UTC in position
Key South.
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS
Answer: My present position is bearing
122 degrees and 18 nm off Key South.
over

MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.

What can I do for you, Captain? over

Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.

Answer: My course is 002 degrees,
my speed is 18 knots.
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.
Answer: My port of destination is
Simland Port.
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.
Answer: My last port of call
was Brest, France.
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.
Answer: My present maximum draft is 11.0 m.
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.
Answer: My cargo is 3,473 20' containers, no
dangerous goods.
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.
Answer: No, I have no restrictions.
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.
Answer: My agent in Simland Port
is Simtrans Ltd.
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.
Understood. I will contact Simland Pilot
on VHF channel 18.
Thank you for your assistance and good watch.
out.

MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.

Question: What is your present position?
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
Understood. I have located you
on my radar screen.
Question: What is your course and speed?
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
Question: What is your port of destination?
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
Question: What was your last port of call?
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
Question: What is your present
maximum draft?
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
Question: What is your cargo?
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
Question: Do you have any restrictions?
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
Question: Who is your agent
in Simland Port?
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
Information: Pilotage is compulsory.
Advice: Contact Simland Pilot
on VHF channel 18
.
over

Dialogue 3

MV Rostock/DROS

VTS Simland Traffic

Simland Traffic this is

MV Rostock MV Rostock/DROS on
VHF channel 22.
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.
- I want to report on and give my MAREP
Position Report
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.

MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.

- What can I do for you, Captain?
over

Listen to my MAREP POSREP.

- Alpha: MV Rostock, call sign DROS,
flag state Germany
- Bravo: 241200 hours UTC
- Delta: bearing 122 degrees,
distance 18 nm off Key South
- Echo: 002
- Foxtrot: 180
- Golf: Brest, France
- Hotel: 241330
- India: Simland Port,
ETA 250715 local time
- Juliet: No pilot on board
- Mike: VHF channels 18
and 11 guarded,
2182 kHz guarded,
Inmarsat A operational
- Oscar: 1100
- Papa: 3473 20'containers,
no dangerous goods.
- Quebec: No restrictions
- Tango: My agent in Simland Port
is Simtrans Ltd..
- Zulu: End of report.
over
Simland Traffic this is MV Rostock/DROS.
- Understood. I will contact Simland Pilot
on VHF Channel 18.
- Thank you for your assistance
and good watch.
out

MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.

- Understood. Go ahead with your
MAREP POSREP.
over
MV Rostock/DROS this is Simland Traffic.
Received your MAREP POSREP.
Information: Pilotage is compulsory.
Advice: Contact Simland Pilot
on VHF Channel 18, Captain.
over

Tasks
Answer the questions:
No. 1

How many basic situations are covered in the three dialogues given:
There is only one basic situation with different format.

No. 2

In what format is the exchange of information performed in

Dialogue 1:
Unformatted (Free) Dialogue.
Dialogue 2:
Unformatted (Free) Dialogue.
Dialogue 3:
MAREP Format.

No. 3

What is the advantage of Dialogue 2 compared with Dialogue 1:

Dialogue 1 and 2 both of them are using Unformatted dialogue. But there are
some differences. In Dialogue 2, the Captain of MV Rostock and VTS
Simland Traffic use better English than in Dialogue 1.
In Dialogue 2, they use English with Standard Marine Communication
Phrases.
In Dialogue 1, we can see non-formal Maritime English such ,,Aye-aye, How
deep are you drawing. And there is one miss understanding caused by poor
communication, when VTS Simland Traffic said 18, the Captain of MV
Rostock think it was 80. In my opinion the VTS Simland Traffic said ,, Eight
teen, they should said ,,One Eight to avoid miss communication like that.

No. 4

.1 What is the advantage of Dialogue 3 compared with Dialogue 2:

Dialogue 3 use the MAREP Format, this format make communication
between MV Rostock and VTS Simland Traffic more efficient, quick, clear,
and simple than Unformatted Dialogue
.2 What could be the disadvantage of Dialogue 3:
Using MAREP Format need more knowledge of MarEng. If the Captain of the
ship and/or VTS Traffic do not have this knowledge, it will causing the
problem during communication.

No. 4

Which of the three formats would you advise to be used and why:
For me, MAREP Format is the best format to make communication. Because
this format make communication between Ship and VTS more safety, efficient
and simple.
Moreover, if there is a law that mention all communication between Ship and
VTS should use MAREP Format, it can make all VTS officers and Captains
have the excellent Maritime English which also can reduce miss

communication and accident caused by poor communication.