What did the MAIB find had eliminated Nicola Faith's remaining positive stability?

Q: What did the MAIB find had eliminated Nicola Faith's remaining positive stability?

An estimated 4.6 tonnes of catch and pots carried on deck The investigation found Nicola Faith was carrying an estimated 4.6 tonnes of whelks and pots on deck — a load that had eliminated the vessel's remaining positive stability. The capsize followed suddenly, with no severe weather involved.

A. A fuel leak that shifted weight to one side of the vessel

B. A sudden squall that caught the vessel beam-on

C. An estimated 4.6 tonnes of catch and pots carried on deck

D. Water ingress through an unsecured hatch

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

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

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