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A crewmate falls overboard entangled in a shooting creel string. What's the priority sequence for the crew remaining on board?
A. Wait for instructions from the skipper before doing anything
B. Attempt to jump in and physically pull the casualty free
C. Alert the skipper immediately, stop or reverse propulsion to reduce drag, and use the hauling winch or back rope to recover the casualty as fast as possible
D. Cut all creel lines immediately regardless of the casualty's position
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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
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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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