Maritime QuestionsSafety & Emergency

As a crew member (not yet skippering), what is a simple but important habit when moving around the boat, especially on deck?

A. Always move as quickly as possible regardless of conditions
B. Keep one hand for yourself and one for the boat — maintain a secure handhold wherever practical, and move deliberately rather than rushing, especially in any kind of sea state
C. It doesn't matter how you move around, as long as you get where you need to be
D. Only the skipper needs to think about safe movement around the boat
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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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