What did the crew of Silver Cloud II get right in their response after the grounding?

A. Nothing — the vessel was lost, so the response was a failure

B. They attempted to refloat the vessel before considering evacuation

C. They waited for instructions from the coastguard before doing anything

D. PFDs were collected from a dedicated stowage location within one minute and all three crew evacuated safely, likely due to regular onboard safety drills

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

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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