Your vessel develops an unexplained list while underway. What is the correct systematic approach to investigating it, rather than just monitoring and hoping it stabilises?

A. Work through compartments methodically — check bilges, tanks, and watertight spaces for water ingress, verify all bilge alarms are actually functioning (not just assume they would alarm), and escalate to the Master immediately if a cause isn't quickly found

B. Assume it is a ballast or cargo shift and rely on the vessel's own stability to self-correct over time

C. Only investigate once the list exceeds 10 degrees

D. Increase speed to reach port faster before investigating further

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

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