Your vessel is tasked by the MRCC to commence a search for a person in the water with a reasonably well-defined last known position and a short elapsed time since loss. Which search pattern is typically most appropriate, and why?

A. A parallel track (creeping line ahead) search, since it is always the default regardless of the situation

B. A sector search should never be used for a person in the water

C. An expanding square search, which is well suited to a single unit searching around a reasonably accurate datum position with a small area of uncertainty — its tightly-spaced expanding pattern gives a high probability of detection close to the most likely position

D. No search pattern is needed if the position is well known — the vessel should simply steer directly to the last known position and stop

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

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