Question 1

A plywood deck canopy had been fitted to Nicola Faith to improve working conditions. What effect did the investigation find this had during the capsize?

Accepted Answer

It trapped the crew, preventing them from escaping the working deck The canopy, fitted for crew comfort and working conditions, became a trap when the vessel capsized — it prevented the crew from getting clear of the working area. Any structural addition that closes off escape routes requires a safety assessment before it's fitted, not after an accident shows the gap.

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.