Question 1

Yesterday's excursion was cancelled for weather. This morning looks calm on your departure coast. What should you check before re-scheduling the trip?

Accepted Answer

Any active marine warnings for every coastline the route will pass, including ones the departure point doesn't reflect In the real incident, a surf warning for Anguilla's northern coastline was still active when the trip was rescheduled, despite calm conditions at the southern departure point. Ground seas are unrelated to local weather — a calm-looking morning tells you nothing about a swell-exposed coastline elsewhere on the route.

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.