USCG Exam PracticeMan overboard (MOB) recovery procedures
Under 46 CFR §185.520(f), what information must be included in the log entry for an abandon ship or man overboard drill?
- A. Date of the drill, names of all crew members who participated, and equipment deficiencies noted
- ✓ Date of the drill and a general description of the drill scenario and training topicsCorrect
- C. Date of the drill, weather conditions, and a list of all equipment deployed
- D. Date of the drill, the master's signature, and the names of any passengers present
Why B is correct
46 CFR §185.520(f) specifies that the drill entry must include only two elements: the date of the drill and training, and a general description of the drill scenario and training topics. The regulation does not require crew names, weather conditions, or equipment lists.
Cited:46 CFR §185.520