MAIB's fleet-wide data found that of 47 man-overboard occurrences on UK potting/creeling vessels (2013–2023), what proportion resulted in fatalities?

Q: MAIB's fleet-wide data found that of 47 man-overboard occurrences on UK potting/creeling vessels (2013–2023), what proportion resulted in fatalities?

About 55% 26 of the 47 potting/creeling MOB occurrences (55%) resulted in fatalities — a strikingly high fatality rate that reflects how little margin lone or under-resourced recovery arrangements leave once someone is in the water.

A. About 10%

B. None — all were successful recoveries

C. About 90%

D. About 55%

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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