OBS Online Boating Emergency Procedures & Rescue Skills 2

Question 1

A passenger falls overboard in cold water. What is the FIRST action you should take?

Accepted Answer

Throw a life ring or throwable PFD toward the victim

Answer

Jump in the water to assist them

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Radio the Coast Guard immediately

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Reduce speed and turn sharply away from the victim

Question 2

Which signal indicates a vessel is in distress during daylight hours?

Accepted Answer

Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering outstretched arms

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Waving a white flag

Answer

Blowing one long horn blast

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Displaying an orange smoke signal

Question 3

When executing a Williamson Turn to return to a man-overboard position, what is the correct maneuver?

Accepted Answer

Turn hard to one side until heading 180 degrees from the original course

Answer

Make a sharp U-turn at full speed

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Circle the victim three times before approaching

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Reverse engines and back toward the victim

Question 4

What does the acronym HELP stand for in cold water survival?

Accepted Answer

Heat Escape Lessening Posture

Answer

Hold Extremities, Lie flat, Position carefully

Answer

Horizontal Extended Limb Positioning

Answer

Hold Every Limb Protectively

Question 5

When should you activate an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)?

Accepted Answer

When your vessel is in grave and imminent danger

Answer

Whenever you are more than 3 miles offshore

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Only when the Coast Guard instructs you to

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When you lose radio communications with shore

Question 6

A boat is taking on water rapidly. After calling for help, what should you do next?

Accepted Answer

Try to find and plug the source of the leak

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Immediately abandon ship

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Turn off all electronics to prevent short circuits

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Increase speed to reach shore faster

Question 7

Which VHF radio channel is designated for distress, safety, and calling in the US?

Accepted Answer

Channel 16

Answer

Channel 22A

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Channel 68

Answer

Channel 9