Question 1

Fishing vessels of any size fall within the scope of the ISM Code, the same way large cargo and passenger ships do.

Accepted Answer

False False. The ISM Code applies to cargo ships, tankers, and passenger ships above defined tonnage thresholds — fishing vessels, regardless of size, fall outside its scope in both France and the UK. In the UK, the practical equivalent for the smallest fishing vessels is the MCA's dedicated Code of Practice for Fishing Vessels under 15m (in force since 6 September 2021), backed by periodic statutory inspection rather than a documented onboard SMS.

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.