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A vessel's EPIRB should be registered with the relevant national authority. What is the main safety benefit of registration?

A. Registration is only needed for insurance purposes and has no safety benefit
B. It allows search and rescue authorities to immediately identify the vessel, her details, and emergency contacts the moment the beacon activates
C. It makes the beacon transmit a stronger signal
D. It's required only for beacons fitted to vessels over 24m
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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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