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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 was reasonable — only incidents that cause injury need to be reported
B. It removed the chance for the company to fix the hazard before it caused a fatality to someone else doing the exact same task
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. 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. 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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