In this BSafe case study, what caused the mooring line to strike the chief officer?

A. The line parted under excessive tension

B. A tensioned mooring line sprang out of its open roller fairlead

C. A winch malfunction caused sudden slack

D. The line was struck by a passing vessel's wash

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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