Question 403 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) Identify the person in charge. After abandoning and clearing away from a vessel, one of the first actions you should take is to identify the person in charge of the survival craft or group. This is crucial to establish a clear chain of command and ensure effective coordination of the emergency response. The person in charge will be responsible for making decisions, assigning duties, and communicating with rescue units. The other options are not the most immediate priority. Preparing for arrival of rescue units (A) and arranging watches and duties (C) are important, but come after identifying the person in charge. Gathering up useful floating objects (D) may be useful, but should not be the primary focus in the initial stages of the emergency.