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¿Cómo preguntaría si hay defensas en el atraque?In IMO SMCP, how would you ask whether there are fenders on the berth (“¿Hay defensas en el atraque?”)?
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Correct answer: c) Are fenders on the berth?
Why it is correct
In maritime English, side or quay buffers are called 'fenders' ('defenses' is a false friend). The verbatim question in IMO SMCP section A1/6.2.3.2 (Berthing) is 'Are fenders on the berth?'.
Why the others are not
- a) 'Defenses' is a false friend from Spanish 'defensas'; nautical buffers are 'fenders'.
- b) Not the standard SMCP phrase.
- d) Option c) is the verbatim SMCP phrase.
How to work it out in the exam
- ¿Hay defensas en el atraque? (SMCP): 'Are fenders on the berth?'.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 1ª convocatoria · CY Módulo genérico · question 17 Official paper · Official answer key
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