<![CDATA[This study aimed to investigate the Business English needs of cadets majoring in Commercial and Port Shipping Management through a multi-stakeholder framework to examine the adaptation of the current curriculum to industry needs. Using a sequential explanatory mixed method design based on the Hutchinson and Waters needs analysis framework, data were collected from the total accessible population (N = 57; 48 cadets, 3 Business English lecturers, and 6 industry practitioners) through a Likert scale questionnaire. These findings reveal substantial differences between workplace requirements and current cadet competencies, with the largest gaps occurring in VHF radio communication (ΔM = 1.90) and maritime business vocabulary (ΔM = 1.65). Further curriculum analysis shows that teaching time remains more used for general grammar, while industry-prioritized authentic communication competencies receive relatively limited emphasis. Qualitative evidence from all stakeholder groups confirms these findings and highlights a strong preference for simulation-based learning and performance-oriented assessments. The study contributes to English for Specific Purposes (ESP) by providing a stakeholder-informed framework to align the Business English curriculum with the demands of commercial shipping communication and port administration, as well as providing practical guidance for curriculum development in Indonesia's maritime vocational education]]>
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