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A colleague tells you they were nearly crushed between the hull and the quay during a mooring operation last month, but didn't report it because "nothing actually happened." What does the Cherry Sand case suggest about this decision?
A. It removed the chance for the company to fix the hazard before it caused a fatality to someone else doing the exact same task
B. It was reasonable — only incidents that cause injury need to be reported
C. It was correct, since near-misses are the master's responsibility to assess, not the crew's
D. It made no difference, since near-miss reports rarely lead to any actual change
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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
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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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