Question 1

True or False: because Biter's watertight integrity had been compromised, she flooded faster once she capsized than she would have with all closures secured.

Accepted Answer

True The investigation found Biter's compromised watertight integrity accelerated flooding after the capsize. All watertight closures on a harbour tug should be confirmed secured before any towing operation — a heeled or capsized tug floods much faster with them open.

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.