What is a practical, regular check for standing rigging (shrouds and stays) that doesn't require specialist equipment?

A. Standing rigging never needs visual inspection between full professional rig surveys

B. A visual and hands-on check running your hand along each wire and swage fitting, feeling for broken strands ("meat hooks") that can snag skin or clothing, and looking closely at swage terminals and clevis pins for cracking, corrosion, or bending — done regularly, this catches many developing problems well before a full professional rig check

C. Rigging checks are only relevant immediately before an ocean passage, never for coastal sailing

D. Standing rigging is designed to never show any visible sign of wear before failure

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

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