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Indique cómo darían la orden “No entre en la vía de circulación”.Indicate how the VTS order “No entre en la vía de circulación” is given in IMO SMCP:

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Correct answer: b) Do not enter the traffic lane.

Why it is correct

In IMO SMCP section A1/6.2.1.5, negative VTS traffic orders always use the direct negative imperative 'Do not…': 'Do not enter the traffic lane'.

Why the others are not

  • a) The SMCP uses the direct imperative 'Do not enter…' rather than 'You must not…'.
  • c) 'Keep clear of' means 'Manténgase apartado de', not 'No entre en'.
  • d) The standard SMCP verb with 'traffic lane / fairway' is 'enter': 'Do not enter the traffic lane'.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. No entre en la vía de circulación (SMCP A1/6.2.1.5): 'Do not enter the traffic lane'.

Where this question comes from

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