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¿Cómo se debe decir “Describa la avería”?:How must you say “Describa la avería” in IMO SMCP?

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Correct answer: a) Report damage.

Why it is correct

The standard IMO SMCP phrase requesting a report of damage sustained is 'Report damage'.

Why the others are not

  • b) The SMCP uses the verb 'Report', not 'Describe'.
  • c) Not the standard SMCP expression.
  • d) 'Explain damage' is not in the SMCP.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Describa la avería (SMCP): 'Report damage'.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Marine English

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