CMI Marine Accident Investigation Procedures 3

Question 1

In the 'change analysis' technique, investigators compare the accident sequence to a normal reference case in order to:

Accepted Answer

Identify deviations from normal operations that contributed to the accident

Answer

Change analysis highlights differences between what actually occurred and how the operation should have proceeded, helping pinpoint contributing deviations.

Question 2

When an investigator obtains a Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) from a casualty vessel, which immediate action is most critical?

Accepted Answer

Securing and preserving the protected capsule and making a forensic copy before any playback

Answer

The VDR capsule must be secured immediately and a forensic copy made to prevent data degradation or accidental overwriting before official analysis.

Question 3

The SHELL model used in marine human factors investigation represents which set of elements?

Accepted Answer

Software, Hardware, Environment, Liveware, Liveware

Answer

The SHELL model (Software, Hardware, Environment, Liveware-center, Liveware-other) maps interactions between human operators and all system components to identify human factors gaps.

Question 4

Which principle governs the sharing of a Safety Investigation Report between the flag state and a substantially interested state under the 2008 Casualty Investigation Code?

Accepted Answer

Draft reports must be circulated to substantially interested states for comment before finalization

Answer

The 2008 Casualty Investigation Code requires that draft safety investigation reports be sent to substantially interested states for review and comment prior to publication.

Question 5

A 'proximate cause' in a marine accident investigation is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The immediate direct cause that produced the harmful outcome

Answer

The proximate cause is the final, direct act or condition that immediately produced the casualty, distinct from underlying root causes.

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CMI Marine Accident Investigation Procedures 3