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A Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) has been activated in a liferaft following an abandon ship. How does it assist rescuers?
A. It responds to a searching vessel's or aircraft's X-band radar by producing a distinctive series of dots on the radar display, showing the survivors' position and helping guide the search to them
B. It automatically calls the nearest coastguard station by satellite phone
C. It only works once the rescue vessel is within visual range
D. It broadcasts a voice distress message on VHF Channel 16
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A. Nothing — a test lift can proceed immediately after repairs
B. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin
C. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift
D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening
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A. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place
B. The lunch schedule for the deck team
C. Only the weather forecast for the next watch
D. The cargo manifest for the next port
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