Question 1

A crew member is found unconscious on top of the cargo in a hold with suspected oxygen depletion. What should the first responders do?

Accepted Answer

Raise the alarm, and enter only with breathing apparatus, a lifeline and a standby or second team ready, with resuscitation equipment prepared Rescuers who enter unprotected become the next casualties, which is why enclosed space rescue plans insist on breathing apparatus and a backup. On SELO the master directed a rescue with SCBA, ropes and a stretcher, and the third officer entered first, followed by the fitter. The Chief Officer was hoisted out about ten minutes after being found.

Question 2

You're asked to test a deck crane grab after electrical repairs nearby. As the grab is hoisted, what should have happened first?

Accepted Answer

The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift On the bulk carrier Fairfield Eagle, a crew member working nearby was struck and fatally injured when a grab being test-lifted after repairs swung unexpectedly. The investigation found the area should have been cleared and barriered before the test lift began.

Question 3

A toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place A toolbox talk exists to make sure everyone present understands the danger zones, the abort signal, and — critically — who must not be in the area while the lift happens. The RMIMA investigation into the Fairfield Eagle fatality found the toolbox talk had not made this clear.