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En una llamada de emergencia, la frase "We are on fire and require immediate assistance" implica que:In an emergency radio call, the SMCP phrase “We are on fire and require immediate assistance” implies that:

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Correct answer: d) There is a fire on board and immediate assistance is needed.

Why it is correct

'We are on fire' means 'hay un incendio a bordo' and 'require immediate assistance' is the standard SMCP phrase for 'se necesita ayuda inmediata'.

Why the others are not

  • a) Changing course is 'alter course'.
  • b) Not under command due to engine failure does not mention fire.
  • c) A weather report is 'informe meteorológico'.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. We are on fire and require immediate assistance = Hay un incendio a bordo y se necesita ayuda inmediata.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Marine English

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