USCG Exam Practice · Man overboard (MOB) recovery procedures
A crewmember is designated to enter the water to assist a person overboard. According to 46 CFR §28.265, which precaution is specifically required before that crewmember enters the water?
- AThe crewmember must don a full immersion suit only
- BThe crewmember must put on a lifejacket or immersion suit and have a safety line attached✓ correct
- CThe crewmember must be equipped with a self-contained breathing apparatus
- DThe crewmember must wait until the rescue boat is already in the water
Why B is correct
46 CFR §28.265(d)(8)(iv) specifies that the crewmember must put on a lifejacket or immersion suit and have a safety line attached before standing by to enter the water. The regulation does not require an SCBA or mandate waiting for the rescue boat.
Cited:46 CFR §28.265
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