Question 1

You've just been told the main engine is down and a repair is doubtful, with about an hour before your vessel drifts onto rocks. What should you do while the engine room works the repair?

Accepted Answer

Anchor if possible and notify the Coastguard immediately, in parallel with the repair attempt, rather than waiting to see if it's needed Mazarine's Master dropped anchor with eight shots of chain and notified Falmouth Coastguard immediately, in parallel with the engineering team's repair attempt — early defensive action bought time the sequential approach would have lost.

Question 2

You're asked to test a deck crane grab after electrical repairs nearby. As the grab is hoisted, what should have happened first?

Accepted Answer

The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift On the bulk carrier Fairfield Eagle, a crew member working nearby was struck and fatally injured when a grab being test-lifted after repairs swung unexpectedly. The investigation found the area should have been cleared and barriered before the test lift began.

Question 3

A toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place A toolbox talk exists to make sure everyone present understands the danger zones, the abort signal, and — critically — who must not be in the area while the lift happens. The RMIMA investigation into the Fairfield Eagle fatality found the toolbox talk had not made this clear.