One casualty collapses on a ladder beside a bilge tank hatch; a second crew member sees it and rushes to help. What does the Gard guidance on rescue say?

A. The second crew member should go in at once; time matters most

B. Do not rush into an untested or contaminated area; follow the emergency arrangements and use suitable breathing apparatus, trained people and retrieval equipment, treating connected spaces as hazardous

C. Wait until the ship docks

D. Open all the doors to dilute the gas

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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