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A crewmate falls overboard entangled in a shooting creel string. What's the priority sequence for the crew remaining on board?
A. Wait for instructions from the skipper before doing anything
B. Alert the skipper immediately, stop or reverse propulsion to reduce drag, and use the hauling winch or back rope to recover the casualty as fast as possible
C. Attempt to jump in and physically pull the casualty free
D. Cut all creel lines immediately regardless of the casualty's position
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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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