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You're below decks and notice the vessel has developed a slight list that wasn't there before. What should you do first?

A. Only report it if it becomes uncomfortable to stand or walk
B. Try to fix it yourself by moving things around belowdecks before telling anyone
C. Report it to the bridge/OOW immediately and specifically, including which side and roughly how much, so they can start checking for a cause straight away
D. Wait to see if it gets worse before mentioning it — a slight list could just be normal cargo/ballast shift
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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. 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
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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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