🔍 Key Concepts

• MODU (Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit) crane safety and inspection requirements • Meaning of qualified person/qualified inspector in maritime/OSHA/USCG contexts • Who normally has the technical competence and authority to certify crane condition annually

💭 Think About

• Which of these roles is specifically expected to have formal training and competence in inspecting cranes, not just operating or supervising them? • Would the U.S. Coast Guard normally perform the physical annual inspection themselves, or require that it be done and documented by someone meeting certain qualifications? • Between an operator, the person in charge, and an inspector, who is most likely to follow a formal inspection standard and issue a written report?

✅ Before You Answer

• Check which option clearly implies a person with documented technical qualifications to inspect cranes, not just authority on board. • Consider whether annual inspections usually require a third-party or specially qualified person, rather than routine onboard personnel. • Verify that the choice aligns with how other equipment (like lifting gear or elevators) are required to be inspected by a competent/qualified inspector in regulations.