MAIB's flooding/foundering statistics for fishing vessels (2016–2024) recorded how many vessels lost out of 86 incidents?

Q: MAIB's flooding/foundering statistics for fishing vessels (2016–2024) recorded how many vessels lost out of 86 incidents?

29 29 of the 86 vessels involved in flooding or foundering incidents between 2016 and 2024 were lost — the statistic behind MGN165 Amendment 2's publication, and a reminder that flooding remains a leading, largely preventable cause of fishing fleet losses.

A. 3

B. 29

C. 58

D. 86 — every incident resulted in total loss

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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