Question 405 Deck General

The correct answer is B) High winds. The operator of a pedestal crane should shut down operations during high wind conditions. This is because high winds can make the crane unstable and increase the risk of the crane toppling over or the load swinging uncontrollably, which could lead to serious accidents and damage. Coast Guard regulations and industry best practices typically recommend shutting down crane operations when wind speeds exceed a certain threshold, usually around 20-25 knots. The other options are not valid reasons to shut down crane operations. Bunkering (refueling) does not inherently require crane shutdown, a list of up to 3 degrees is typically acceptable, and a potable water spill on the deck would not necessitate crane shutdown.