You receive a distress relay from the coastguard for a vessel in difficulty 8 miles away, and you are the nearest vessel. As Master, what are your obligations and immediate priorities?

A. Wait for a larger vessel to respond first

B. You have an obligation to proceed with all speed to assist (subject to serious danger to your own vessel), inform the coastguard of your ETA and capabilities, prepare your own crew and rescue equipment, and take on-scene coordination if you arrive first

C. Only respond if specifically instructed by your management company

D. You may continue your voyage if responding would cause a significant delay

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