Maritime Questions › Small Craft Simple Mob
As the boat gets close to the person in the water, what must the skipper be very careful about?
A. Put the engine into neutral (or turn it off) well before the person is alongside the boat — the spinning propeller is extremely dangerous to anyone in the water nearby
B. The propeller is not a concern as long as the boat is moving slowly
C. Keep the engine running at full power right up until the person is grabbed
D. Ask the person in the water to swim towards the propeller for a better grip point
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A. Immediately throw the anchor over to mark the spot
B. "MAN OVERBOARD!" loudly, so every single person on the boat knows immediately, and point at the person in the water without taking your eyes off them
C. Shout for the person to swim faster towards the boat
D. Say nothing and quietly steer back towards them
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A. Nothing — wait until the boat is right next to them before doing anything
B. A rope with no float attached, thrown as far as possible
C. A lifebuoy (ring) or any other floating object kept near the cockpit — anything that floats helps them stay up and gives them something to hold onto while the boat turns around
D. A heavy item, such as a tool box, to mark the position
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