Several hours after a vehicle-deck fire is brought under control with CO2 and boundary cooling, preparations begin for a tow to port. What should happen before normal operational preparations resume?

A. Normal preparations can resume as soon as smoke has stopped and no active flames are visible

B. Monitoring and boundary cooling should continue for a materially longer period than the point smoke first stops — dense cargo can retain heat capable of reigniting well after the fire appears controlled

C. Resuming preparations is safe once the ventilation dampers are reopened

D. A single internal inspection confirming "no active fire" is sufficient to resume normal operations

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. 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