Which device is used to provide a line to a person overboard for rescue and to assist in hauling them back aboard?

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

Answer: (A)

The main idea is delivering a line to someone in the water so they can be rescued and brought back aboard. This is done with a throw line (often in a throw bag). It’s designed to be thrown from the boat to the person overboard, allowing them to grab hold of the line. Once they’re on it, the crew can haul them in, either by pulling on the line or using a simple retrieval aid, keeping everyone at a safer distance from the hull and propeller. This method works quickly and doesn’t require the rescuer to reach the MOB directly in rough conditions, which is why it’s the preferred tool for MOB rescue. The other activities—measuring rope length, anchoring the boat, or decorating the deck—don’t help with rescuing a person in the water.