What equipment gap, flagged at a prior inspection, had not been resolved by the time of the Calypso 2 accident and delayed the shore rescue response?

A. No fire extinguishers on board

B. No life raft

C. No AIS transponder — meaning rescuers did not know a vessel was involved until officers reached the cliff top

D. No compass

A. Nothing — a test lift can proceed immediately after repairs

B. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift

C. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin

D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening

A. Only the weather forecast for the next watch

B. The lunch schedule for the deck team

C. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place

D. The cargo manifest for the next port

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