Marina Exam Reviewer: When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which course should the ship take?

Marina Exam Reviewer

When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which course should the ship take? 

A. A course that will keep a free flow of air, clear of smoke, over the hoist area. 
B. With the wind dead ahead because the helicopter is more maneuverable when going into the wind. 
C. Downwind so that the apparent wind is close to nil. 
D. A course that will have the hoist area in the lee of the superstructure. 


Answer:      A. A course that will keep a free flow of air, clear of smoke, over the hoist area. 

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