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The MAIB investigation into Laureline found that AB1 and AB2 were working independently on opposite sides of the garage deck. What specific safety requirement does the MAIB identify as being breached by this working arrangement?

A. Each AB was required to remain in the cargo control room during loading operations
B. The vessel's manning certificate required a bosun to be present on every vehicle deck
C. ABs were not permitted to marshal trailers without a radio check-in every five minutes
D. The new vessel procedure required crew members to monitor each other during vehicle deck operations, which was not possible when working on opposite sides of the deck
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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. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin
C. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift
D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening
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A toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?
A. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place
B. The lunch schedule for the deck team
C. Only the weather forecast for the next watch
D. The cargo manifest for the next port
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