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I speak/understand zero Korean so I'm hoping the translated communication below is poorly done and/or that there are lots of nuances to the language that just don't translate to English or are left out?

(CNN) -- The following is a transcript of communication between the sinking South Korean ferry Sewol and the local maritime traffic control, Jeju Vessel Traffic Services Center, after the ship faced danger.

The original transcript, provided by South Korea's Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries, is in Korean and was translated by CNN.

8:55 a.m.
Sewol: Harbor affairs Jeju, do you have reception of Sewol?
Jeju Vessel Traffic Services Center: Yes, Sewol, this is Harbor affairs Jeju
Sewol: Please notify the coast guard. Our ship is in danger. The ship is rolling right now.

8:56 a.m.
Jeju Vessel Traffic Services Center: Where is your ship? Yes, OK. We will notify the coast guard.
Sewol: The ship rolled over a lot right now. Cannot move. Please come quickly.
Sewol: We're next to Byeongpung Island.
Jeju Vessel Traffic Services Center: Yes, understood.

8:58 a.m.
Jeju Vessel Traffic Services Center: Sewol, this is Harbor affairs Jeju. Do you have reception? Sewol, this is Harbor affairs Jeju.

8:59 a.m.
Sewol: Harbor affairs Jeju, this is Sewol
Jeju Vessel Traffic Services Center: Sewol, this is Harbor affairs Jeju. Channel 21, please.

9:00 a.m.
Jeju Vessel Traffic Services Center: What's the current situation?
Sewol: Currently, the body of the ship is tilted to the left. Containers fell over, too.
Jeju Vessel Traffic Services Center: OK. There are no damages to people?
Sewol: Currently, it's impossible to confirm. It is impossible to move as the body of the ship is tilted.
Jeju Vessel Traffic Services Center: Yes, OK. Please put on the life vests and get ready as people may have to abandon ship.
Sewol: It is hard for people to move.
Jeju Vessel Traffic Services Center: Yes, OK.

9:05 a.m.
Sewol: Harbor affairs Jeju, do you have reception of Sewol?
Jeju Vessel Traffic Services Center: Yes, this is Harbor affairs Jeju, Sewol.
Sewol: What's going on with the coast guard?
Jeju Vessel Traffic Services Center: Yes, we just notified the coast guard. We are in the middle of conversation with Jindo VTS and Wando VTS. So please hold for a moment.

Reading through this reminds me of the translated dialog from a B rated asian movie. Surely this is a translation effect only?