You're hauling prawn gear and the net fouls on the seabed mid-turn, creating a sudden heeling moment. What determined whether Nancy Glen survived this exact scenario?

A. How experienced the skipper was at recovering fouled gear

B. The vessel's remaining stability margin at the time — whether it could resist the heeling moment created by the fouled net

C. Whether the crew were wearing PFDs at the moment of fouling

D. The weather conditions on the day, independent of the vessel's loading

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

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