A survival craft being used to pick up a person who has fallen overboard from a MODU should approach the person __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — against the wind
Approaching a person in the water against the wind is standard maritime practice. This technique allows the survival craft to maintain better steerage and control, prevents the craft from drifting over the person, and ensures the bow remains pointed into the wind, facilitating a safer and more efficient recovery.
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