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En caso de hombre al agua en una embarcación a motor, ¿qué debemos hacer primero?.In a man-overboard situation on a motor vessel, what must be done first?
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Correct answer: c) Put the helm to the side the person fell over and throw a lifebuoy.
Why it is correct
The immediate action when someone falls overboard from a motor vessel is to put the helm toward the side they fell over (swinging the stern and propeller away from the casualty) and immediately throw a lifebuoy or floating aid while keeping visual contact.
Why the others are not
- a) Increasing speed would take the boat further away and increase propeller danger.
- b) Going below to plot on the chart before clearing the propeller and throwing flotation wastes vital seconds and visual contact.
- d) Clearing the stern by putting the helm to the casualty’s side and throwing a lifebuoy comes first.
How to work it out in the exam
- MOB on a motor vessel (first action): helm to the side of the fall and throw a lifebuoy.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2023 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 8 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
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