The Master is reviewing a proposed company policy change that would allow overside work during slow manoeuvring in sheltered waters under enhanced precautions. As Master, what should be weighed in this judgement?

A. Whether the proposed enhanced precautions genuinely address the core hazard (a person in the water near a vessel that is still moving) or just add procedure around an unchanged underlying risk — and whether the policy is being driven by genuine risk analysis or operational convenience

B. Whether other companies in the sector have already adopted similar policies

C. Whether the policy change would reduce the administrative burden of scheduling overside work

D. Whether the enhanced precautions would satisfy a port state control inspection

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