Question 12 of 30
Your vessel has been in collision and you are not sure if your vessel is sinking or not, How will you handle this situation?
A
Make sure that the lifeboat has as much fuel as possible and make your course for nearest land
B
Wait and see how the situation is developing
C
Search for missing person, continue to monitor the situation and prepare for event management in case it becomes necessary
D
Leave the vessel and stay not closer than 5 NM
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: Search for missing person, continue to monitor the situation and prepare for event management in case it becomes necessary.
In a potential sinking, the priority is to account for all personnel (search), maintain awareness of the ship's integrity (monitor), and prepare emergency systems (contingency).