A crew member falls overboard on the windward side while underway. As OOW, what is your FIRST action?

A. Note the position in the log and continue, recovering the person at the next port

B. Immediately stop all engines and wait for the Master before doing anything

C. Throw a lifebuoy/marker, shout "Man Overboard", and begin a Williamson turn or appropriate recovery manoeuvre while raising the alarm

D. Send a distress message on Channel 16 before manoeuvring the vessel

A. Nothing — a test lift can proceed immediately after repairs

B. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift

C. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin

D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening

A. Only the weather forecast for the next watch

B. The lunch schedule for the deck team

C. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place

D. The cargo manifest for the next port

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