Maritime QuestionsSafety & Emergency

A small electrical fire breaks out in the galley behind a running appliance. What is the MOST appropriate first response?

A. Open all galley doors and windows first to clear smoke before doing anything else
B. Wait for the Chief Engineer, since electrical fires are outside deck crew responsibility
C. Throw water over it immediately to cool it down
D. Isolate the electrical supply if safely possible, then use a CO2 or dry powder extinguisher appropriate for electrical (Class C-type) fires, and raise the alarm
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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. 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
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A toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?
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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