Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #480 (Set 14)

One of your crew members falls overboard from the starboard side. You should IMMEDIATELY __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — throw the crew member a life preserver

Immediate deployment of lifebuoys or personal flotation devices toward the person in the water provides immediate buoyancy, marks the location visually, and offers psychological reassurance.

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