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Following a minor grounding with no injuries or pollution, what should the Master's immediate actions be regarding evidence and reporting?

A. Preserve evidence (record GPS positions/times, soundings, photographs, retain VDR/ECDIS data, statements from watchkeepers while memory is fresh), assess damage/seaworthiness before proceeding, and report to the company and relevant authorities (flag state, and MAIB if UK-flagged, as applicable)
B. Only report if the vessel sustains visible hull damage
C. Erase the ECDIS track to avoid drawing attention to the error
D. Continue the voyage and only mention it if specifically asked later
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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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