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A galley deep-fat fryer catches fire. Why is a standard extinguisher, or water, particularly dangerous here?
A. It has no effect on the fire whatsoever
B. It can cause a violent, boiling explosion of burning oil, spreading the fire further
C. It's simply less effective than letting the fire burn out on its own
D. It voids the vessel's insurance immediately
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A. Nothing — a test lift can proceed immediately after repairs
B. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin
C. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift
D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening
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A. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place
B. The lunch schedule for the deck team
C. Only the weather forecast for the next watch
D. The cargo manifest for the next port
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