Why is it important to don an immersion suit (where provided) as quickly as possible before entering cold water, rather than after?

A. Cold water immersion causes an immediate "cold shock" response (gasping, hyperventilation, risk of drowning) within the first minute, and donning a suit beforehand provides thermal protection and buoyancy that significantly improves survival time

B. Immersion suits are easier to put on once already wet

C. It makes no practical difference to survival time

D. Immersion suits are only useful for warmth after more than an hour in the water

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

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