Maritime QuestionsSafety & Emergency

You are refuelling at a fuel berth and the tank is nearly full. What is the main environmental precaution you should take to avoid a fuel spill?

A. Fill as fast as possible to minimise time at the pump
B. Slow down as the tank approaches full, listen/watch for the tone or sight change indicating it's nearly done, and use a drip tray or absorbent pad under the filler and any vent to catch spillage or overflow
C. There is no real risk of spillage from a vent pipe, only from the filler itself
D. Environmental precautions are only necessary when refuelling from a jerry can, not at a fixed fuel berth
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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. 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 toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?
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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