Question 1

You're part of the boat crew for today's rescue boat drill. What's the correct boarding sequence?

Accepted Answer

The boat is lowered unmanned to just above the water first, then boarding happens from the embarkation deck at that low height Best practice — and BSU's own recommendation after the SEAHAKE accident — is to lower the boat unmanned first, all the way to just above the water, with boarding happening from the embarkation deck at that low height, not at bulwark height while the boat still has to be lowered further with people aboard. SEAHAKE's crew boarded at bulwark height, the older, more exposed sequence this recommendation exists to move away from.

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.