PSCRB Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 16 of 30
What is the first action in case of man overboard?
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Direct Answer
Option A: Throw a life buoy
In a man overboard situation, the immediate priority is to mark the position and provide buoyancy. Throwing a life buoy, ideally one with a self-igniting light or smoke signal, is the first critical step.
All Options
A
Throw a life buoy
(Correct Answer)
B
Inform bridge
C
None of the above
D
Raise alarm
Detailed Explanation & Context
In a man overboard situation, the immediate priority is to mark the position and provide buoyancy. Throwing a life buoy, ideally one with a self-igniting light or smoke signal, is the first critical step.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB).
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