Maritime QuestionsSafety & Emergency

If you witness a pollution incident at sea (for example, an oil sheen or a discharge from another vessel), what is the correct action?

A. Ignore it, since pollution reporting is only the responsibility of commercial vessels
B. Report it to HM Coastguard (via VHF Ch16 or the Coastguard directly), noting position, time, and a description of what was observed if it is safe and practical to do so
C. Attempt to clean up the pollution yourself using whatever is on board
D. Only report the incident if you personally caused it
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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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