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Why MarTEL and MarTEL Plus?

Presently, there are no recognised international or European standards for Maritime English. According to recent IMO statistics, 80% of accidents taking place at sea are caused by human error, with half due to poor communication. Click here to learn more about our research.

MarTEL has established a set of tests and standards transferring innovation from existing English language standards, Maritime English model courses and SMCP. MarTEL and MarTEL Plus aim to provide standards equivalent to those held by TOEFL and IELTS, specific to the maritime industry.

Sample MarTEL tests and learning materials are available here.

Latest news

  • MarTEL tests (Phases 1, 2 and 3) will be available at MarTEL test centres. Contact us for more information and available dates for tests and training courses.
  • The next generation of MarTEL tests with new features and functionalities are being developed through the MarTEL Plus Project funded by the EU’s Leonardo programme. Click here for more information.
  • MarTEL Plus project was presented to the European Parliament in October 2011.
  • A presentation about MarTEL tests and learning materials took place during the IMO STW41 Sub-Committee meetings in London on 12th January 2010.