USCG Exam Practice · Man overboard (MOB) recovery procedures
Under 46 CFR §185.520(f), what minimum information must be recorded in the log entry for a man overboard drill?
- ADate of the drill, names of all participating crew members, and equipment used
- BDate of the drill and a general description of the drill scenario and training topics✓ correct
- CDate of the drill, weather conditions, and the name of the individual who conducted the drill
- DDate of the drill, duration of the drill, and a list of deficiencies noted
Why B is correct
46 CFR §185.520(f) requires only two elements in the drill log entry: the date of the drill and training, and a general description of the drill scenario and training topics. Names of participants, weather, and deficiency lists are not prescribed by this section.
Cited:46 CFR §185.520
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