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What is the purpose of a night-time fire/security patrol on a yacht with guests aboard, and what should it cover?

A. Regular patrols of accommodation areas, galley, machinery spaces and storage areas help detect early signs of fire (smoke, unusual smells, heat), unsecured doors/hatches, or other hazards (e.g. an unattended candle or faulty equipment) while most guests and off-duty crew are asleep and least likely to notice a developing problem themselves
B. Patrols are only necessary in port, never while underway
C. It is purely a security theatre exercise with no real safety value
D. Patrols should avoid guest areas entirely to respect privacy
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You're asked to test a deck crane grab after electrical repairs nearby. As the grab is hoisted, what should have happened first?
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
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A toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?
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
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