Question 530Deck Safety70% to pass
You are approaching a disabled vessel in order to remove survivors from it. If your vessel drifts faster than the disabled vessel, how should you make your approach?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) To windward of the disabled vessel.
When approaching a disabled vessel drifting faster than your own, it is important to position your vessel to windward of the disabled vessel. This allows you to maintain control and position your vessel in a way that minimizes the risk of colliding with or drifting into the disabled vessel. Approaching to windward gives you the advantage of being able to slow down or stop your vessel without drifting into the disabled vessel.
The other options are not recommended. Approaching at three times the drifting speed (A) could be dangerous and difficult to control. Approaching to leeward (C) or directly astern (D) would put your vessel at risk of drifting into the disabled vessel, which should be avoided.
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