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Which of the following best describes why the port whelk hold access mattered to the outcome on Nicola Faith?

A. It was irrelevant — the crew were on deck, not in the hold, when the vessel capsized
B. The hold cover was closed, meaning it could not be accessed from inside the vessel after capsize, compounding the difficulty of escape
C. The hold was the only space with a working bilge alarm
D. The hold contained the vessel's liferaft, which could not be reached
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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. 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
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A toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?
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
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