USCG Exam PracticeMan overboard (MOB) recovery procedures
Per 46 CFR §28.270, which of the following will satisfy the requirement for instruction but NOT the requirement for drills?
- A. Conducting on-board drills with all individuals participating and breaking out emergency equipment
- ✓ Viewing videotapes on the required contingencies followed by a discussion led by a knowledgeable individualCorrect
- C. Providing a safety orientation that explains emergency instructions before the vessel gets underway
- D. Conducting drills on board as if there were an actual emergency with all alarm systems tested
Why B is correct
46 CFR §28.270(d) explicitly states that viewing videotapes on the required contingencies, whether on board or not, followed by a discussion led by a knowledgeable individual satisfies the instruction requirement but does not satisfy the drill requirement under §28.270(b) or the safety orientation requirement under §28.270(e).
Cited:46 CFR §28.270