Maritime Operations Quiz 1085

What does "MOB" stand for in maritime operations?

• Man Overboard

• Manoeuvring Onboard

• Material Onboard

• Maritime Operation Bureau

Which first maneuver is typically used when a person goes overboard?

• anderson turn

• Rudder hard over to the side of the casualty

• Scharnov turn

• Williamson turn

In which situation is the Williamson turn most effective?

• During delayed action situations

• During favorable daylight conditions

• During missing person situations

• During immediate action situations

What is the primary concern during a man-overboard situation?

• Recovering the person from the water

• Preventing hypothermia in the water

• Minimizing damage to the vessel

• Investigating the cause of the fall

What is the main disadvantage of the Scharnow turn compared to other maneuvers?

• It is more difficult to execute in rough seas

• It takes more distance and time to return to the original location

• It requires more precise initial course alterations

• It is less effective in low visibility conditions

What factors can affect the effectiveness of standard maneuvers in recovering a person overboard?

• The color of the life jacket worn by the person overboard

• The brand of the vessel's navigation equipment

• The number of crew members available and their individual ranks

• Time elapsed, visibility conditions, and water temperature

What factors should be considered when planning for anchoring in relation to weather conditions?

• Wave height

• Current strength

• Bottom composition

• Wind direction

What is the significance of marking the cable during anchoring procedures?

• To estimate the anchor's holding power

• To easily retrieve the cable later

• To prevent corrosion of the cable

• To measure the cable's breaking strength

What is the role of the Chief Officer during anchoring operations?

• Overseeing the anchoring operation

• Maintaining the engine room telegraph

• Navigating the vessel during the approach

• Operating the windlass machinery

Which maneuver is typically used to return a ship to its wake after a person falls overboard?

• Williamson turn

• Anderson turn

• J-turn

• Simple round turn