A new Master joining a vessel notices the ship's task-based risk assessments are word-for-word identical to those used on a sister ship, despite some genuine equipment and layout differences between the two vessels. What does this suggest, and what should the Master do?

A. It suggests task-based assessments may be getting copied wholesale rather than genuinely reflecting this specific ship's conditions — the Master should investigate whether they were properly adapted, and reinforce that a TBRA needs to capture ship- and task-specific factors, not just replicate a similar document

B. It is a positive sign of consistency across the fleet and should be encouraged on other vessels too

C. It is not a concern provided the generic company-level risk assessment was also identical between the two ships

D. This is efficient and acceptable practice, since both ships perform broadly similar operations

A. Daily, weekly, monthly, and annual risk assessments, based purely on time interval

B. Low, medium, high, and critical risk assessments, based only on severity rating

C. Generic risk assessments (company-level), task-based risk assessments (onboard, specific to the job), toolbox talks (discussing the assessment with those doing the work), and personal/dynamic assessment (an individual's ongoing informal check while working)

D. Deck, engine, catering, and bridge risk assessments, based on department

A. Nothing further — the generic company risk assessment for enclosed space entry already covers this job

B. Only a toolbox talk is needed, since the team already knows the general hazards of enclosed spaces

C. A new generic risk assessment must be drafted and submitted to the company before this job can proceed

D. A task-based risk assessment specific to this entry and these personnel, followed by a toolbox talk walking the team through its findings before work begins