Practice question
What are the immediate, reflexive actions that must be executed simultaneously by the crew when someone shouts '¡Hombre al agua!' (Man Overboard)?
- Shout the side of the fall, throw a lifebuoy with light/smoke toward the victim, press the GPS 'MOB' button, and assign a dedicated lookout to keep pointing continuously at the person
- Immediately hoist all sails and turn off the VHF radio to avoid radio noise
- Jump into the water immediately without a lifejacket to swim after the casualty
- Put the engine in full reverse without checking propeller clearance
Answer: A — Shout the side of the fall, throw a lifebuoy with light/smoke toward the victim, press the GPS 'MOB' button, and assign a dedicated lookout to keep pointing continuously at the person
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