Since MAIB's Safety Bulletin SB3/2023 urged operators to review RIB seating arrangements, what has happened?

A. No further spinal-injury RIB accidents have occurred

B. Two further RIB accidents have resulted in spinal fractures, in both cases with the injured passenger seated in the front third of the boat

C. The bulletin resolved the issue industry-wide immediately

D. All RIB operators switched to rear-only seating within a year

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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