MAIB found lift maintenance training and competence assurance on Arvia were inconsistent. As a Master reviewing your own ship's contractor and specialist work, what is the most direct lesson?

A. Rely on the manufacturer's certificate

B. Check that the people doing safety-critical work are verified as competent for the specific task and equipment, and that the competence is assured by the company, not assumed

C. Reduce the number of tasks done at sea

D. Appoint more supervisors

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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