Why does overloading a small craft (too many people, too much gear, or both) matter more than it might on land?

A. Extra weight reduces freeboard and stability, changes how the boat responds to waves and manoeuvring, and can push a small craft dangerously close to (or below) its safe carrying capacity — the effect is proportionally much larger on a small boat than the same relative overload would be on a larger vessel or a road vehicle

B. Overloading has no real effect on a boat's handling or safety, unlike a car

C. Overloading only affects fuel consumption, not safety

D. Modern small craft have no meaningful maximum capacity to worry about

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