Verity sank within minutes of the collision — too fast for the crew to don lifejackets or immersion suits. What's the most effective way for a Master to reduce this specific risk on a similar vessel?

A. Foster a culture where lifejackets/immersion suits are worn or kept immediately to hand during periods of elevated collision risk — restricted visibility, congested waters, night watches — not just during drills

B. Keep lifejackets in a single locked locker near the bridge for security

C. Rely on the EPIRB and liferaft hydrostatic release, since these activate automatically even if the vessel sinks quickly

D. Brief crew that donning survival equipment is only necessary once the order to abandon ship has been given

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

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