What is the purpose of recording hot work permits in a central log accessible to the bridge/duty officer, rather than each job's paperwork being held only by the work party?

A. It gives the bridge/OOW a real-time picture of all active hot work aboard, which is essential information in the event of a fire alarm, emergency, or need to account for all personnel and active risks

B. It is only needed for hot work carried out in port, not at sea

C. Central logging is purely an administrative/audit requirement with no operational value

D. The work party's own copy is always sufficient and central logging is redundant

A. Any task lasting longer than 30 minutes

B. Only welding using electric arc equipment

C. Any work involving an open flame, welding, burning, grinding, or any process that produces sufficient heat or sparks to act as a source of ignition for flammable materials, gases, or vapours

D. Only work carried out inside a cargo tank

A. A clear radius of at least 10 metres (or as defined by the risk assessment for the specific task and materials), with all combustibles removed or adequately shielded

B. No clearance is needed if a fire extinguisher is present

C. Clearance is only relevant for work carried out in an engine room

D. 1 metre is always sufficient regardless of the work type