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In VHF communications between two ships, the following message is said: “British sailing ship Endurance this is Spanish sailing ship Sultana please change to channel one-five.” It means:

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Correct answer: a) British sailing ship Endurance has to change to VHF one-five

Why it is correct

The ship called is Endurance, and it is being asked to change channel.

Why the others are not

  • b) Sultana is the caller.
  • c) It is asked to change.
  • d) Sultana is the caller.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. First the called ship, then “this is” the caller.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Marine English

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