Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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When vessels from different countries meet in international waters, clear communication is essential for navigation and safety. The shipping industry needed a common language that crews from every nation could learn and use when speaking over VHF.

The IMO adopted English as the language of the sea in the late 1980s, following the example of civil aviation. However, ships do not rely on casual everyday English, but on a standardised version designed for maritime operations.

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