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Kommandor Susan suffered a total blackout following the DG1 fire, and the electrically-powered anchor winches could not be used to anchor the drifting vessel. As an OOW standing watch, what if you were asked to confirm "the anchors are ready for immediate use" before a port departure — what does this incident suggest you should specifically check?
A. Whether the anchors are painted correctly, since this is the most commonly checked item during a pre-departure inspection
B. That the windlass motor starts when tested, which is sufficient confirmation that anchors are "ready for immediate use" under all circumstances
C. Whether the anchors could still be deployed manually if all electrical power were lost — i.e. that windlass clutches are not left fully engaged/locked in a way that depends on power to release, and that the crew know the manual deployment procedure — because "ready for immediate use" must hold true even in a blackout, not just under normal power
D. Only the anchor light and shape are required to be confirmed before departure; the windlass itself is an engineering responsibility outside the OOW's checks
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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. 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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