The MSIN highlights a requirement of not proceeding to the deck area unless safety is ensured. What does this mean in practice?

A. Crew may go on deck if they wear lifejackets

B. Deck areas exposed to heavy weather are out of bounds until the risk has been assessed, controlled and authorised under the SMS procedure

C. Only the Master may go on deck in heavy weather

D. Deck work in heavy weather is prohibited in all circumstances

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

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