During your oral exam you are asked: what is the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for chemicals carried aboard (e.g. cleaning products, paints), and what information should crew be familiar with before using such products?

A. SDS information is only relevant to professional chemical handlers, not general crew

B. SDS documents are only required to be kept by the company ashore and do not need to be available onboard

C. An SDS provides information on the hazards of a substance (e.g. flammability, toxicity, reactivity), safe handling and storage requirements, required PPE, first aid measures in case of exposure, and emergency procedures (e.g. spill response); crew should be familiar with the hazards relevant to products they use regularly, the correct PPE, and what to do in case of accidental exposure or spillage before using a product, not after an incident occurs

D. SDS documents are only relevant for cargo and have no application to vessel stores/consumables

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

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