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CD0158. Maritime English, Report Writing

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“Seagull CBT — CD0158. Maritime English, Report Writing” contains 81 questions across 1 collection.

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What should your recommendation include?

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  • A note to circulate the information to all ships
  • Corrective action to eliminate the cause of damage✓ Correct answer
  • A letter to the ship’s classification society
  • A letter to the ship’s managers
What is the Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) booklet designed for?

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  • Verbal communications✓ Correct answer
  • Native English speakers
  • Non-native English speakers
  • Report writing
Why is there a need to standardise Maritime English? (Select all applicable answers.)

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  • So that there is no misunderstanding between persons of different nationality and mother-tongue.✓ Correct answer
  • So that verbal and written communications can be understood, internationally.✓ Correct answer
  • To standardise navigational and safety communications between ships and shore✓ Correct answer
  • So that there is effective communication between shore managers.
What is the significance of report writing? (Select all applicable answers.)

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  • So that facts are recorded.✓ Correct answer
  • To make recommendations so that similar accidents can be avoided in future.✓ Correct answer
  • To make recommendations for corrective action to be taken.✓ Correct answer
  • To comment on certain events that occur on board.
Why would an oil spill be termed an incident?

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  • Because the spillage would have been consistent with an acceptable set of standards.
  • Because the spillage would not have been controlled.
  • Because the spillage would not have been foreseen.
  • Because the spillage would have been inconsistent with an acceptable set of standards.✓ Correct answer

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