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What is the immediate action to take in a Man Overboard situation?
What is the immediate action to take in a Man Overboard situation?
- Immediately start the rescue operation
- Throw a lifebuoy to the person in the water
- Shout 'Man Overboard!' loudly and clearly (correct)
- Contact the coast guard for assistance
What should be activated to fix the position of the person in the water during a Man Overboard situation?
What should be activated to fix the position of the person in the water during a Man Overboard situation?
- MOB alarm on the boat (correct)
- VHF radio
- Navigation lights
- Anchor
Why is a Man Overboard situation considered a critical emergency at sea?
Why is a Man Overboard situation considered a critical emergency at sea?
- Because it requires immediate alert and coordinated actions (correct)
- Due to the risk of hypothermia for the person in the water
- To practice using the MOB alarm system
- To test the crew's emergency response skills
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