On the bulk carrier China Champion, an engineer was fatally lost overboard while carrying out maintenance on a limit switch control box. What did TSIB's investigation find?

A. The permit to work didn't cover this type of job

B. The maintenance team had not used fall-arrest equipment, despite this being a requirement of their own permit to work

C. The vessel was operating outside its permitted sea area

D. No permit to work had been issued for the job

A. Nothing — a test lift can proceed immediately after repairs

B. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin

C. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift

D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening

A. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place

B. The lunch schedule for the deck team

C. Only the weather forecast for the next watch

D. The cargo manifest for the next port

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