TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you are given a sentence or phrase in English. You must translate it to Xhosa in a way that is equivalent in terms of meaning and grammatically correct.
PROBLEM: Stream a fog-buoy or target to the prescribed distance as an aid to the ship astern to keep station.

SOLUTION: Nazike amandla akhanyayo nokuzihambela kwenqanawa.

PROBLEM: Scupper pipes have positive closing arrangements fitted at their ship's side outlets, excepting those in upper hangars of large aircraft carriers, which are open throughout their length.

SOLUTION: Imibhobho yekukhupha amanzi inecwangciso lekuvala amanzi dululo dufakwe kwisiphumi kwicala lenqanawe ngaphandle kwezo zikwishedi ephezulu zenganawe ethwala inqwelo-ntaka ezinkulu, ezivulekileyo ebudeni bezo bonke.

PROBLEM: Any line which runs lengthways in the ship is said to run fore-and-aft.

SOLUTION:
Nawuphi na umgca ebaleka ngobude enqanaweni, kuthiwa usukela phambili ukuya emva.