Your vessel is approached by a small craft at night displaying no navigation lights, behaving erratically and closing rapidly. The area has a known history of piracy/armed robbery incidents. What should the Master's response prioritise?

A. Use deck lighting only to take photographs for later reporting, with no other action

B. Switch off all communications equipment to avoid detection

C. Follow the vessel's anti-piracy/security procedures from the Ship Security Plan — increase speed/take evasive action if safe to do so, muster crew away from the approach side, activate lighting/alarms as a deterrent, contact the relevant authorities (coastguard, UKMTO or regional reporting centre as applicable) to raise the alarm, and avoid unnecessary risk to life by not engaging directly

D. Stop the vessel immediately to allow the craft to come alongside

A. Nothing — a test lift can proceed immediately after repairs

B. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift

C. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin

D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening

A. Only the weather forecast for the next watch

B. The lunch schedule for the deck team

C. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place

D. The cargo manifest for the next port