The MCA's Fishermen's Safety Guide states that single-handed fishing operations are:

Q: The MCA's Fishermen's Safety Guide states that single-handed fishing operations are:

Not recommended, due to the high level of risk involved The guide is explicit that single-handed operations are not recommended due to the high level of risk — there's no one to raise the alarm, deal with an emergency, or help recover a person from the water. Sea Eagle's skipper operated single-handed, as was his normal routine.

A. Fully safe provided a PFD is carried aboard

B. Not addressed in current guidance

C. Only restricted for vessels under 8m

D. Not recommended, due to the high level of risk involved

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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