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A fatal boarding accident occurs on a tug operator's vessel. Four years earlier, a near-identical fatal accident happened on a sister vessel in the same fleet. What does MAIB's finding on Millgarth say the correct response to the first fatality should have been?

A. A vessel-specific fix on the sister vessel where the first accident occurred, since each tug's access arrangements are different
B. A one-off safety bulletin was sufficient, without a change to procedures or training
C. No formal response was necessary since a MAIB investigation had not been required for the first incident
D. A systemic, fleet-wide response applied to every vessel, every port, and every relevant procedure — not one confined to the vessel where the first fatality happened
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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. 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 toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?
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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