Question 1

The investigation questioned whether Biter's tug master's medical fitness had been appropriately assessed. What did it find about the broader assessment process for harbour tug masters?

Accepted Answer

Medical fitness assessment processes for harbour tug masters lacked clear, consistently applied standards appropriate to the demands of the role The investigation found that medical fitness assessment processes for harbour tug masters needed clearer standards and more consistent application — tug handling in pilotage waters carries demands that a generic medical certificate may not adequately capture.

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.