Before leaving the bridge to a single junior officer for a hazardous stretch of water, what should a Master ensure?

A. That the officer has a valid certificate of competency, regardless of experience with that specific stretch of water

B. That the officer is both qualified and rested enough for the task, and that appropriate backup (a second officer, or the Master's own return) is available for the critical manoeuvre

C. Nothing further — responsibility transfers fully to the officer once the watch is handed over

D. That the vessel's speed is reduced to the minimum regardless of other factors

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