Under the current requirements, how often must Permanent Means of Access arrangements — including portable equipment and fittings — be inspected, and where must this be recorded?

A. Every five years, recorded in the vessel's classification survey file only

B. Annually, with each inspection recorded in Part 2 of the Ship Structure Access Manual (SSAM)

C. Only when damage is suspected, with no fixed recording requirement

D. Every drydock cycle, recorded in the deck logbook

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

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