Your ship is carrying hazardous cargo. During a daily inspection, you notice that some of the cargo has shifted and several cases are broken. You should FIRST __________.
• Dangerous goods / hazardous cargo handling procedures and why they are more restrictive than for ordinary cargo • The Master’s overall responsibility and authority for safety of ship, crew, and cargo • The importance of immediate reporting versus acting on your own judgment in an emergency or abnormal situation
• Ask yourself: when a potentially dangerous situation is discovered, is your first duty to act independently, or to inform the proper authority on board? • Consider which option best reflects standard safety and chain‑of‑command procedures on a commercial vessel. • Think about the possible consequences of broken hazardous cargo: which action makes sure that a qualified person can quickly assess risks to the crew, ship, and environment?
• Verify which officer on board has ultimate responsibility for decisions affecting ship safety and hazardous cargo. • Check which options involve taking significant action (like jettisoning cargo or self‑deciding) without prior authorization. • Confirm which choice emphasizes immediate communication and escalation of the problem rather than delaying or minimizing it.
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