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Elija la opción adecuada para decir “Se prevén vientos máximos de 28 nudos”.Choose the appropriate IMO SMCP option to say “Se prevén vientos máximos de 28 nudos”:

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Correct answer: a) Maximum winds of 28 knots are expected.

Why it is correct

In IMO SMCP section A1/3.1.1 (Winds, storms, tropical storms), wind forecasts use 'are expected': 'Maximum winds of 28 knots are expected'.

Why the others are not

  • b) 'Will be reported' means 'serán notificados', not 'se prevén'.
  • c) 'Have been notified' is past ('han sido notificados').
  • d) 'Proceed' applies to vessel movement, not forecast wind speed.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Se prevén vientos máximos de 28 nudos (SMCP A1/3.1.1): 'Maximum winds of 28 knots are expected'.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Marine English

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