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Traduzca correctamente “Enforcement”, conforme a las “IMO´s Standard Marine Communication Phrases”:Translate the term “Enforcement” correctly in the context of the IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases:

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Correct answer: a) Cumplimiento (hacer cumplir la norma).

Why it is correct

In the official Spanish text of the IMO SMCP and maritime conventions, 'enforcement' translates as 'cumplimiento'.

Why the others are not

  • b) 'Aplicación' corresponds to 'application'.
  • c) 'Obligación' corresponds to 'obligation'.
  • d) 'Reforzamiento' is a false friend ('reinforcement').

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Enforcement (SMCP) = Cumplimiento.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Marine English

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