Aux 2 Unit 12 Quiz 1

Correct Answer:
C) A competent person or certified surveyor

Explanation:
Testing should be performed by a competent person or a certified surveyor with the appropriate qualifications to ensure the integrity and safety of the lifting equipment.

Correct Answer:
B) Visible signs of wear, corrosion, or damage

Explanation:
Lifting equipment should be taken out of service if there are signs of wear, corrosion, or damage to ensure safety until it is repaired and re-tested.

Correct Answer:
B) Safe Working Load

Explanation:
SWL stands for Safe Working Load, which is the maximum load that lifting equipment can safely handle without risk of failure.

Correct Answer:
C) It should undergo a re-test and be certified by a competent person

Explanation:
Before lifting equipment is returned to service, it must be re-tested and certified by a competent person to ensure it is safe for operation.

Correct Answer:
C) Lifting Gear Register

Explanation:
The Lifting Gear Register is a document where all details, including maintenance records, inspection dates, and test results, of a vessel’s lifting gear are kept.

Correct Answer:
C) Every 12 months

Explanation:
The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen typically mandates that lifting equipment should be tested and certified annually to ensure it remains safe for use.

Correct Answer:
B) Mark it as "Out of Service" and report to the appropriate authority

Explanation:
Equipment that fails inspection should be clearly marked as "Out of Service" and reported so that it can be repaired and tested before being used again.