Question 1

During pot shooting you spot a near-miss — a crewmate's foot almost caught in a running line — but nothing happens this time. What's the most useful thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Report it — to the skipper and, if needed, confidentially via CHIRP Maritime — so the shooting method or layout can be reviewed before it happens to someone else Weston Bay shows how an unaddressed hazard around running shooting gear can escalate from a near-miss to a fatality. Reporting near-misses — including confidentially via CHIRP Maritime — is how a hazard gets fixed before it costs someone their life.

Question 2

You're asked to test a deck crane grab after electrical repairs nearby. As the grab is hoisted, what should have happened first?

Accepted Answer

The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift On the bulk carrier Fairfield Eagle, a crew member working nearby was struck and fatally injured when a grab being test-lifted after repairs swung unexpectedly. The investigation found the area should have been cleared and barriered before the test lift began.

Question 3

A toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place A toolbox talk exists to make sure everyone present understands the danger zones, the abort signal, and — critically — who must not be in the area while the lift happens. The RMIMA investigation into the Fairfield Eagle fatality found the toolbox talk had not made this clear.