Maritime QuestionsSafety & Emergency

According to IMPA's 2026 Safety Campaign, what was the single leading category of non-compliant pilot transfer observations?

A. Missing lifebuoy with self-igniting light at the transfer point
B. Pilot ladder not secured to strongpoints — 35% of all non-compliant reports
C. Absence of a trained crew member at the transfer point
D. Incorrect ladder length for the vessel's freeboard
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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. 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 toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?
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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