Question 4567 Deck General

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While off-loading from an offshore supply vessel with the crane, the wind increases in strength and changes direction significantly, you should _______________.

A stop off-loading, but keep the offshore supply vessel in the present location
B continue off-loading with no changes
C expedite off-loading
D move the offshore supply vessel to the downwind side
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) move the offshore supply vessel to the downwind side. When the wind increases in strength and changes direction significantly during an off-loading operation, the safest course of action is to move the offshore supply vessel to the downwind side. This allows the vessel to be positioned in a way that minimizes the impact of the wind on the crane and cargo being off-loaded. Keeping the vessel on the downwind side reduces the risk of the crane or cargo being blown off course, which could lead to a dangerous situation. The other options, such as stopping off-loading or continuing without changes, do not adequately address the increased wind conditions and could compromise the safety of the operation.

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