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. Increase speed to reach port faster before investigating further

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. 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

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. 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