Man Overboard (MOB) Maneuvers

What is the first action to take when a man overboard is spotted?

• Jump into the water to assist

• Throw a lifebuoy or flotation device

• Alert the Officer on Watch immediately

• Turn the ship around

Which maneuver is most commonly used to recover a person overboard sighted ahead of your vessel?

• Williamson Turn

• Anderson Turn

• Scharnow Turn

• Racetrack Turn

What should be continuously monitored when a man overboard has occurred?

• Weather conditions

• The vessel’s speed

• The position of the person in the water

• The vessel’s heading

What is the primary purpose of deploying a MOB marker or buoy?

• To mark the exact location of the incident

• To assist the person in the water

• To signal other vessels

• To calculate drift

Which equipment is essential for locating a person overboard at night?

• Radar

• GPS

• Searchlights

• ECDIS

Why is it important to reduce the ship’s speed in a man overboard situation?

• To minimize fuel consumption

• To avoid creating waves that could hinder rescue

• To improve maneuverability for recovery

• To conserve energy

What is the most important factor to consider when approaching a person in the water during a rescue?

• The person’s age

• The direction of the current

• The safety of the rescuers

• The speed of the ship

During a night watch, a crew member falls overboard. Which is the most effective method for locating them in the dark?

• Use radar to track their position

• Deploy a searchlight and MOB marker buoy

• Sound the alarm and reduce the ship’s speed

• Use binoculars to scan the area

A man overboard has occurred in rough seas. What is the recommended maneuver to return to the person’s location?

• Anderson Turn

• Scharnow Turn

• Williamson Turn

• Racetrack Turn

While executing a Williamson Turn, at what point should the rudder be brought back to midships?

• Once the ship has turned 60 degrees from its original course

• Immediately after the man overboard is reported

• When the ship has turned 180 degrees

• When the ship is heading 90 degrees away from the original course