A person who observes an individual fall...

Question 1 / 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46782

Question 1 of 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46782

A person who observes an individual fall overboard should do which of the following?

Question 1 of 27070

A person who observes an individual fall overboard should do which of the following?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Man overboard procedures on small and large vessels • Importance of immediate visual contact with the person in the water • Correct sequence of actions in an emergency (alert, observe, assist)

💭 Think About

• Which action can you take instantly without moving away from where you saw the person fall? • In the first few seconds, what is the most critical thing that no one else can do as well as the original observer? • Which option helps the bridge/crew respond effectively while not losing track of the person in the water?

✅ Before You Answer

• Make sure the option you choose does not leave the person unwatched in the water • Check which answer allows you to both raise the alarm and maintain visual contact • Avoid choices that create a second victim or delay the vessel’s organized response

Question 1 of 27070

A person who observes an individual fall overboard should do which of the following?

Immediately jump into the water to assist the individual

Go to the control room for the distress flares

Call for help and keep the individual in sight

Run to the radio room to send an emergency message