Engine Department Ratings are responsible for maintaining shipboard machinery, fitting equipment parts, and assisting engineering officers monitor the smooth and safe running of the ship’s engines. These duties demand a good standard of English, and the VIRSEC Maritime English Test for Engine Ratings is designed to assist Ship Operators and employers make recruiting and training decisions by formerly assessing the English language competency of crew within this role.
About the Maritime English Test for Engine Ratings
The fully online, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Approved, Maritime English Test for Engine Ratings is ideal for any person wishing to pursue a career at sea who is required to prove their English language competence to prospective employers. The test is designed around the approved guidelines for Maritime English developed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). It is combined with internationally recognised methods for English language testing to form a rigorous and accurate testing system for use in the Maritime Sector.
