Describe a basic MOB recovery sequence on the 29' RBS II.

• A. Stop or slow, circle into position, deploy recovery gear if available, guide the person aboard with deck crew assistance, and secure.
• B. Speed up to reach the person, throw a line, and pull up swiftly.
• C. Circle away, shout instructions, abandon recovery.
• D. Use a dinghy to retrieve only if near.

Answer: (A)

When recovering a person overboard on a small RBS, safety and controlled action are the priorities. Start by stopping or slowing the boat to reduce wake and prop wash, which helps you keep the MOB in view and prevents additional injury or drift. Then circle into a position that allows a stable approach from a safe angle and keeps the person within sight. Deploy any recovery gear available, such as a lifebuoy with a line or a heaving line, so the person has a ready handhold and you can guide them toward an accessible boarding point. Have deck crew assist to guide the person aboard and to handle lines, ensuring steady,Controlled transfer. Finally, secure the person and the boat once aboard to prevent any secondary incident.

The other options miss essential safety steps: rushing to reach the person increases the risk of propeller strikes or losing control, circling away or abandoning the recovery endangers the MOB, and using a dinghy as the sole method is unreliable and often unsafe.