What is the purpose of a throw bag?

• A. To store anchors
• B. To decorate the deck
• C. To provide a line to MOB for rescue and to assist in hauling them back aboard
• D. To measure rope length

Answer: (C)

The purpose of a throw bag is to deliver a floating line to a person overboard so you can secure them and haul them back aboard. It’s a portable rescue tool used to reach someone who has fallen into the water, allowing the crew to connect the line to the MOB and then pull them toward the boat or toward a safe point on deck. This method keeps the rescuer at a safer distance and provides a controllable way to bring the person in. The other options don’t fit rescue needs: it isn’t meant for storing anchors, decorating the deck, or measuring rope length.