Question 1

You see a temporary rope barrier across a section of vehicle deck near an open ramp hatch. Other crew crossed it two days ago to do maintenance work without incident. What does MAIB's investigation into Seatruck Pace say about treating that as evidence it's safe to cross?

Accepted Answer

It isn't safe evidence at all — the earlier crossing without consequence is exactly the kind of normalisation that preceded the fatal fall, not proof the hazard was overstated MAIB found other crew had crossed the same barrier during hatch cover maintenance two days before the fatal fall, without consequence — and identified this as the normalisation that made the fatal crossing feel unremarkable rather than dangerous.

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.