Outline a basic man overboard (MOB) procedure from the 29' RBS II.

• A. Ignore the person and continue mission.
• B. Shout 'Man overboard,' maintain sight of the person, stop or circle to approach, deploy any flotation device if available, and recover the person aboard.
• C. Throw a rope and immediately go away.
• D. Ask the crew to post about it on social media.

Answer: (B)

When a person goes overboard, act quickly and cohesively to bring them back aboard. The essential idea is to alert the crew, keep the MOB in sight, maneuver the boat into a safe approach, use a flotation aid to help the person stay buoyant, and then recover them aboard. Shouting that someone is overboard helps everyone know what’s happening, but the rescue relies on maintaining visual contact and executing a controlled approach so the boat can come back to the person without losing them to drift. Stopping or circling to steer the vessel toward the MOB gives you the best chance to align for a safe recovery, and deploying a flotation device provides buoyancy and makes the person easier to spot and grab. Bringing the person aboard completes the rescue and minimizes exposure to weather, waves, and engine hazards. The other options miss critical parts of the rescue—ignoring the MOB leaves the person in danger, throwing a rope and leaving immediately doesn’t maintain contact or bring them aboard, and posting on social media has no bearing on the safety task at hand. After recovery, secure the survivor and assess injuries or medical needs as part of the follow-up.