You are approaching a disabled vessel in order to remove survivors from it. If your vessel drifts faster than the disabled vessel, how should you make your approach?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — To windward of the disabled vessel
A rescuing vessel that drifts faster than a disabled vessel must approach from to windward. This guarantees that your vessel drifts down slowly toward the disabled target rather than colliding with it due to differential leeway drift rates.
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