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GWENVIDIK's radar anti-collision alarm activated during the approach to LE SQUALE II, but the collision happened anyway. Why?

A. The alarm was faulty and never actually sounded
B. Nobody was in the wheelhouse to hear it — the crew were all working aft on deck
C. The alarm range was set too short to give any useful warning
D. The alarm sounded correctly but was overridden by the autopilot
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You're asked to test a deck crane grab after electrical repairs nearby. As the grab is hoisted, what should have happened first?
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 toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?
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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