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. 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

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

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

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

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