Question 1

You're a tug crew member and haven't done an MOB recovery drill this rotation because of how the manning pattern has worked out. What did MAIB identify as a direct consequence of this kind of gap on Millgarth?

Accepted Answer

It meant not all crew were trained and drilled on MOB recovery equipment, a gap MAIB explicitly linked to the Millgarth fatality MAIB Rec 2019/122 called for all crew to be trained and drilled on MOB recovery equipment irrespective of rota patterns, specifically because manning patterns had left gaps in who had been trained on Millgarth.

Question 2

You're asked to test a deck crane grab after electrical repairs nearby. As the grab is hoisted, what should have happened first?

Accepted Answer

The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift On the bulk carrier Fairfield Eagle, a crew member working nearby was struck and fatally injured when a grab being test-lifted after repairs swung unexpectedly. The investigation found the area should have been cleared and barriered before the test lift began.

Question 3

A toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place A toolbox talk exists to make sure everyone present understands the danger zones, the abort signal, and — critically — who must not be in the area while the lift happens. The RMIMA investigation into the Fairfield Eagle fatality found the toolbox talk had not made this clear.