Question 26 of 30
When a person who has fallen overboard is being picked up by a rescue boat, how should the boat normally approach with the wind?
A
Directly from astern
B
Just off the bow and the victim to leeward
C
With wind directly on the beam and victim to windward
D
At full speed from windward side
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Just off the bow and the victim to leeward.
A rescue boat should approach a person in the water with the windward side providing a lee; the victim should be positioned to leeward to prevent the boat from drifting onto the casualty.