A needs analysis of maritime English language skills for Bangladeshi seafarers to work on-board ships

This research identified the maritime English skills that Bangladeshi seafarers need for working on-board ships and getting employment opportunities in the maritime sector both in the domestic and international levels. This study also sought to determine the level of maritime English proficiency expected by the recruiting agencies in Bangladesh. The present study was conducted on 135 senior cadets and 24 recruiting agencies in a mixed-method...