The Master is reviewing the ship's permit procedures after a near-miss elsewhere in the fleet involving uncoordinated multi-permit work. What should the Master check for in this ship's own system?

A. Whether the master log of permits in force is actually maintained and checked in practice (not just specified on paper), and whether there's a clear procedure for permits affecting the same equipment or area to be cross-referenced before any one is issued or closed

B. Whether the permit forms themselves include a checkbox for "multi-permit job"

C. Whether the ship has experienced a similar incident, and if not, conclude no review is necessary

D. Whether the contractor companies used by the ship carry adequate insurance

A. There is no fixed maximum — it depends entirely on the job

B. 48 hours, renewable once without re-inspection

C. 7 days, matching the standard watch rotation

D. 24 hours from issue, with any shorter job-specific time limits also stated on the permit

A. Check elapsed time against the 24-hour limit, recognise it's close to expiry, and flag to the authorising officer that revalidation will be needed rather than letting it lapse unnoticed

B. Cancel the job immediately without consulting the authorising officer

C. Wait until the 24-hour mark is actually reached before mentioning anything

D. Accept the outgoing OOW's assessment and take no further action since the job scope hasn't changed