What are the basic steps in a man overboard procedure?

What are the basic steps in a man overboard procedure?

• A. Shout MOB, throw a flotation device, keep the person in sight, and maneuver to retrieve safely
• B. Immediately jump overboard to assist
• C. Call for help and delay
• D. Turn off engines and drift

Answer: (A)

When someone goes over the side, act quickly in four linked steps: alert the crew, provide buoyancy, keep the person in sight, and maneuver to recover safely. First, shout “MOB” and indicate the location so everyone knows what happened and can respond. Then throw a flotation device (like a life ring or throwable buoy) to the person, ideally with a line attached, to give immediate buoyancy and a reachable target for the crew. Keeping the person in sight at all times is essential to counter drift and to guide the recovery approach. Finally, maneuver the vessel toward the MOB in a controlled, safe manner—slow or stop the boat, steer carefully to avoid propellers and wakes, and bring the person alongside or within reach using a retrieval line or ladder. Jumping in, delaying to call for help, or shutting off engines and drifting away all hinder a timely and safe rescue.

When someone goes over the side, act quickly in four linked steps: alert the crew, provide buoyancy, keep the person in sight, and maneuver to recover safely. First, shout “MOB” and indicate the location so everyone knows what happened and can respond. Then throw a flotation device (like a life ring or throwable buoy) to the person, ideally with a line attached, to give immediate buoyancy and a reachable target for the crew. Keeping the person in sight at all times is essential to counter drift and to guide the recovery approach. Finally, maneuver the vessel toward the MOB in a controlled, safe manner—slow or stop the boat, steer carefully to avoid propellers and wakes, and bring the person alongside or within reach using a retrieval line or ladder. Jumping in, delaying to call for help, or shutting off engines and drifting away all hinder a timely and safe rescue.