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Seleccione la opción correcta para decir “Describa la avería”:Select the correct IMO SMCP phrase to say “Describa la avería” (requesting a damage report):

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Correct answer: c) Report damage.

Why it is correct

In the IMO SMCP, the standard concise phrase requesting a description of damage sustained is 'Report damage'.

Why the others are not

  • a) Not a standard IMO SMCP phrase.
  • b) 'Fault diagnosis' is not an SMCP expression.
  • d) The SMCP uses the imperative 'Report damage'.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Describe/report damage (SMCP): 'Report damage'.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Marine English

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