- •Welcome on Board!
- •Contents
- •1. On the Plane - The Customs Declaration Form
- •2. Talking with Other Passengers
- •3. Customs Inspection
- •4. Meeting with an Agent: Situation (1) Agent Found Easily
- •5. Meeting with an Agent: Situation (2) Agent Arrives Late
- •6. At Tokyo Station
- •7. At the Mizushima Port Service Boat Station
- •8. Getting Lost
- •9. At a Convenience Store
- •10. In a Taxi
- •11.Self-Introduction - The Captain's Cabin
- •12. The coc Room of the Tanker (cd 1-13)
- •13. Self-Introduction on a Passage (cd 1-14)
- •14. Being Taken to a Cabin (cd 1-15)
- •15. Getting to Know the Ship - The Bridge (cd 1-16)
- •16. Getting to Know the Ship - Communication Facilities (cd 1-17)
- •17. Getting to Know the Ship - a Cabin (cd 1-18)
- •18. Getting to Know the Ship - The Dining Hall (cd 1-19)
- •19. Getting to Know the Ship - The Upper Deck (cd 1-20)
- •20. Getting to Know the Ship - The Poop Deck (cd 1-21)
- •21. Getting to Know the Ship - The Engine Room (cd 1-22)
- •22. Getting to Know the Ship - The Engine Control Room (cd1 -23)
- •23. Getting to Know the Ship - The Galley (cd 1-24)
- •25. Getting to Know the Ship - The Chamber (cd 1-26)
- •26. Getting to Know the Ship - The Deck Tool Store (cd 1-27)
- •47. Garbage Disposal (cd2-16) 27. Getting to Know the Ship - The Engine Store (cd 1-28)
- •28. Conversation During a Meal (cd 1-29)
- •29. Welcome Party (cd 1-30)
- •30. The Gymnasium (cd 1-31)
- •31. The Recreation Room (cd 1-32)
- •34. Dangers on a Tanker (cd2-3)
- •35. Tanker Fires and Explosions (cd2-4)
- •36. Toxicity Hazards on a Tanker (cd2-5)
- •37. Oxygen Deficiency on a Coal-Ore Carrier (cd2-6)
- •38. Safety Training on the Forecastle (cd2-7)
- •61. A Meeting in the Engine Control Room (cd2-30)
- •62. A Meeting in the Galley (cd2-31)
- •63. Navigating a Narrow Channel (cd3-1)
- •64. Bad Visibility (cds-2)
- •65. An Engine Problem (cd3-3)
- •66. Talking on the vhf Radio with Another Ship (1) (cd3-4)
- •67. Talking on the vhp Radio with Another Ship (2) (cd3-5)
- •68. Talking on the vhp Radio Before Entering Port (cds-6)
- •69. Entering Port (1) (cd3-7)
- •70. Entering Port (2) (cd3-8)
- •71. Preparing the Mooring Lines (cd3-9)
- •72. Discussing the Navigation Schedule (cds-10)
- •73. Taking Over the Navigation Watch (cd3-11)
- •74. Taking Over at the Engine Room (cds-12)
- •76. Conversation with an Agent at the General Office (cds-14)
- •8077. Conversation with the Authorities (cds-15)
- •78. Discipline on Board (cds-16)
- •79. Working Conditions (cds-17)
- •80. Union Meeting on Board (cds-18)
- •81. Supplying the Ship's Stores (cds-19)
- •82. Supplying Provisions (cd3-20)
- •84. Talking with the Foreman on Deck (cds-22)
- •85. Complaining to the Driver of the Cargo Loader (cd3-23)
- •86. Lashing Down the Cargo on a Container Ship (cds-24)
- •87. Lowering the Gangway (cds-2 5)
- •88. Connecting a Hose (cds-26)
- •89. Meeting with the Berth Master in the coc (cds-27)
- •90. Starting to Discharge Crude Oil (cds-2 8)
- •91. Washing Crude Oil (cd3-29)
- •92. Station on the Bridge for Leaving Port (1) (cd4-1)
- •93. Station on the Bridge for Leaving Port (2) (cd4-2)
- •94. Preparing to Leave Port in e.C.R. (cd4-3)
- •95. Warming Up the Main Engine (cd4-4)
- •96. Testing the Main Engine (cd4-5)
- •97. Increasing the Main Engine Speed (cd4-6)
- •99. Receiving Fuel Oil at the Starboard Manifold (cd4-8)
- •100. Receiving Fuel Oil (cd4-9)
Welcome on Board!
Dear Seamen:
I would like to cordially welcome you to Welcome on Board! Conversations on Merchant Vessels, the new English handbook developed by the All Japan Seamen ' s Union. This handbook is especially tailored to the needs of seamen, who are serving on merchant vessels around the world.
The shipping industry has a long history. Today, English is indispensable to every seaman to do their jobs right. It is also indispensable for communication in every port around the world, as well as on board ship.
We have produced this handbook to help seafarers of all ranks, whether they are officers or ratings, to effectively learn English so that they will be able to speak and understand English. It contains examples of English conversations depicting close-to-real lifestyles and customs experienced by seamen.
I do hope that all of you take sufficient time to make good use of Welcome on Board! Conversations on Merchant Vessels. With the quick mastering of English, you will become more fully able to enjoy your navigation around the world.
I wish each and every one of you the very best of luck. Bon voyage!
Shoshiro Nakanishi President All Japan Seamen ' s Union
September, 2000
Acknowledgement
The All Japan Seamen 's Union would like to express its sincere gratitude to the English Educational Foundation of Japan and to Minos Agency for the editing of the textbook and the production of the accompanying audio materials.
September, 2000
Special Features of the Book To All the Seamen about to Embark on the World Voyage!
Welcome on Board! Conversations on Merchant Vessels recreates various situations that seamen often encounter on board merchant ships, plus some scenes that take place on shore. Each situation is selected for the purpose of familiarizing seamen with the realities of their life, while learning English, which is the universal language of navigation. By practicing the conversations, notes and keywords, you can experience, first hand, realistic developments that occur on board merchant vessels. The conversations also include some practical advise on seamen's life, actual navigational operations, realistic descriptions of ship-bound equipment and navigation techniques.
The level of English increases gradually as the story unfolds. In the first few chapters, conversations are general with simple vocabulary and grammatical structure. These language elements become slightly more difficult as you progress. However, you needn't worry. Most of the difficult words and technical terms are explained in simple English in the <Notes> that appear below each conversation. These terms, or keywords, are clearly marked with red ink in the text. Now you need not consult a dictionary each time you encounter an unknown word!
In order to help you learn the accurate pronunciation, intonation and rhythm, which are all important aspects of language learning, four compact disks (CDs) are provided for you. Close-to-real depiction and enactment of each scene has been created through the voice talents of Bianca Alien, Dennis Fait, Michael Naishtut, Greg Irwin and other professional voice actors and narrators.
So just sit back and enjoy the 115 dramatized scenes that you are likely to encounter on board a merchant ship. Now, listen to the CDs first and read the textbook later. Of, if you prefer, listen as your eyes trail on the text. However you study, remember that the best way of mastering a language is by hearing and repeating. Just like a baby picking up its mother tongue, listen to the sounds of English over and over and repeat them. Then study with the textbook and review the Notes.
Lastly, all the members of the editorial staff wish each one of you the best of luck in sailing across the world while learning English. Have a safe and enjoyable journey!
Bon voyage!
Editor
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