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What real incident is understood to have driven the recent tightening of PMA inspection requirements?

A. A grounding caused by a navigational chart error
B. A PMA platform section collapsing under an ABS surveyor and the vessel's Chief Officer during a 2022 drydock survey of a bulk carrier
C. A fire that started near a PMA access ladder
D. A cargo hold flooding incident unrelated to access equipment
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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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