A crew member falls overboard. What are the immediate actions in the correct order?

A. Radio Mayday; reduce speed; anchor the yacht; throw lifebuoy

B. Tack immediately; radio Mayday; assign two crew to watch

C. SHOUT "Man Overboard!"; throw lifebuoy and dan buoy; press MOB button on GPS; assign crew to keep continuous visual contact; begin recovery manoeuvre; transmit Pan Pan if needed

D. Lower the life raft; slow down; assign someone to look out; radio for help

A. Press DSC button and wait — no voice call needed

B. "PAN PAN PAN — This is [vessel name] — Position — We require assistance — Over"

C. "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY — This is [vessel name x3] — MAYDAY [name] — Position — Nature of distress — Number of persons — Any other information — Over"

D. "MAYDAY — This is [vessel name] — We are sinking — Over"

A. When a person has gone overboard

B. Pan Pan is only used for medical emergencies

C. Pan Pan is used when you cannot raise anyone on Mayday

D. When there is an urgent situation that requires assistance but life is not in immediate danger — e.g. engine failure with crew unharmed in a safe anchorage