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If you see an individual fall overboard, what is the FIRST thing you should do?

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If you see an individual fall overboard, what is the FIRST thing you should do?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Immediate actions in emergencies on board • Priority of alerting others vs. physical actions • Standard Man Overboard (MOB) procedures

💭 Think About

• When seconds matter, what action will most quickly involve the entire crew in the response? • Which step ensures the person overboard is not lost from sight and that the ship can begin maneuvering? • Think about what you can do instantly, even before moving from your position.

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choice most directly and immediately alerts everyone nearby to the emergency. • Consider which action you can perform without delay and without moving from where you are. • Ask: which option best prevents the risk of losing sight of the person overboard?

Question 1 of 27070

If you see an individual fall overboard, what is the FIRST thing you should do?

hail "Man Overboard"

pass the word to the bridge

throw a life ring overboard

sound three prolonged blasts

Question 1 / 2707066636ef028f7522a1c520c9b

Question 1 of 2707066636ef028f7522a1c520c9b

If you see an individual fall overboard, what is the FIRST thing you should do?

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Question 1 of 27070

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If you see an individual fall overboard, what is the FIRST thing you should do?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Immediate actions in emergencies on board • Priority of alerting others vs. physical actions • Standard Man Overboard (MOB) procedures