You are coiling a length of three-strand (right-hand laid) rope for stowage. Which direction should you coil it to avoid introducing kinks?

A. Anticlockwise, against the lay of the rope

B. Clockwise, with the lay of the rope — coiling against the natural twist of a right-hand laid rope works some of that twist back out with each turn, causing kinks and hockles over time

C. Direction makes no difference to a three-strand rope

D. Only braided rope needs to be coiled in a specific direction

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

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