The Little Handbook for Navigationally Challenged Cidiots by D.C. Head

The influence of these factors on lifelong learning process of specialists of maritime field will also be discussed in the article.There are very few scoring differences based on demographics.

Application of lifelong learning is significantly important in Maritime Education and Training due to the following factors: technological progress, constant updating of IMO documents and Conventions, necessity to take training courses and revalidate certificates, familiarization with technological innovations, demands of labour market.

Lifelong learning approach in Maritime Education and Training can be considered as mandatory and using such approach to Maritime English, that implies constant enriching of Maritime English vocabulary and improving language skills, is a guarantee of successful career for seafarers in contemporary maritime world. Knowledge of English and selfmotivation could give tremendous opportunities to those interested in their specialty in order to enhance information about the field, profound knowledge of specialization, borrow experience of other countries and integrate innovations of the field. Lifelong learning implies non-formal and informal learning both of them are selfmotivated and are often conditioned by life circumstances. Therefore, good knowledge of both General and Maritime English would facilitate process of acquisition of new information for seafarers and could motivate specialists of maritime field for lifelong learning. In addition, English is an official international language of maritime field recognized by International Maritime Organization. The aim of the article is to consider good knowledge of English as a means for lifelong learning process in MET as it is the language of information in the modern world and the language of vast majority of internet resources. After receiving education and formal learning in MET institutions they have a good basis for further effective non-formal and informal learning in the field. It is especially significant for graduates of Maritime institutions, future seafarers, due to specifics of this field as specialists of Maritime field need to constantly update their knowledge and qualifications. Lifelong learning (LLL) is a very important phenomenon in the modern world for people occupied in different fields after being educated by different specialties.

The Little Handbook for Navigationally Challenged Cidiots by D.C. Head