<![CDATA[Maritime communication failures remain a critical contributor to navigational accidents globally, yet the extent to which the IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) are effectively implemented within maritime education institutions — particularly in major seafarer-supplying nations — remains underexplored. This study examines SMCP proficiency among deck officers and cadets at Indonesian maritime institutions through a competency-based assessment aligned with the STCW Manila Amendments. Using a mixed-methods design incorporating a validated four-domain proficiency rubric, structured questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews with 120 participants drawn from maritime educators, deck officer cadets, and certified officers, the study identifies a systematic proficiency gap between institutional training outcomes and STCW-mandated communicative standards. Results indicate that the majority of cadets perform at the Developing level, with particularly pronounced deficiencies in Distress and VTS Communication domains. Qualitative findings attribute this gap to the dominance of declarative instructional approaches, limited simulator access, and insufficient integration of communicative simulation in curriculum design. The study contributes a validated assessment framework and contextually grounded findings with direct implications for maritime curriculum reform, STCW quality assurance, and seafarer safety in Indonesia.]]>
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