Marlins English Language Test for Cruise Ship Staff About the exam
Maritime English Center is an Marlins Approved Test Centre for both tests written Marlins English Tests (computer-based) and Marlins Test of Spoken English (TOSE). A certificate of such a test is accepted as proof of English language competence.
What is the Marlins English Language Test for Cruise Ship Staff?
The Marlins English Language Test for Cruise Ship Staff allows ship operators to demonstrate that employees on cruise ships , of any nationality, have been assessed on their ability to communicate in English - a necessity that has been further emphasised by the ISM Code and the STCW Convention. The Marlins test examines seafarers' oral and written language skills.
Please be advised that the level of difficulty of the examination depends on the choice of vessel type and job type.
Before taking the examination, please select:
- Vessel type: Cruise; River Cruise; Yacht; Ferry; Other
- Job type: Deck Department (Officer); Deck Department (Security); Deck Department (Bosun); Engine Department (Management Level); Engine Department (Operational Level); Maintenance (Management Level); Maintenance (Operational Level); Housekeeping (Management Level); Housekeeping (Front of House); Housekeeping (Back of House); Food production (Management Level); Food production (Operational Level); Food Services (Management Level); Food Services (Operational Level); Beverage (Management Level); Beverage (Operational Level); Guest Relations (Management Level); Guest Relations (Operational Level); Administration; Entertainment; Other
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To register for the exam, select the type of test (Marlins English Tests - computer-based or TOSE or package - computer-based+TOSE), read the information on the website and complete the Marlins application form.