Man Overboard Recovery Time Estimator & Gear Planner

Vessel & Situation Details

Vessel Type

Type of vessel affects maneuverability and recovery time.

Vessel Length

feet

Overall length affects turning radius and speed.

Crew On Board

persons

Available crew for recovery operations.

Environmental Conditions

Sea State

Wave height affects visibility and recovery difficulty.

Wind Speed

Water Temperature

Affects survival time and urgency.

Visibility

Safety Equipment

Available MOB Equipment

Life Sling/Throwable Device

Dan Buoy/Marker Buoy

MOB Module (GPS/AIS)

Rescue Ladder/Sling

First Aid/Rescue Kit

Searchlight/Night Vision

Recovery Factors

Crew Training Level

Time of Day

Recovery Analysis & Gear Plan

Est. Recovery Time

minutes

Survival Window

hours

Safety Margin

buffer

Recovery Time Analysis

Critical High Risk Moderate Low Risk

5min 10min 15min 20min 30min

Required Safety Gear

Recovery Probability Analysis

Recovery Details

Initial Turn Time: 0 seconds

Approach Time: 0 minutes

Recovery Time: 0 minutes

Total Distance: 0 meters

Water Temp Survival: 0 hours

Visibility Impact: 0%

Crew Efficiency: 0%

Equipment Score: 0/100

Based on marine safety standards and recovery time calculations.

Emergency Procedures

Shout "Man Overboard" and throw flotation immediately.

Mark position with GPS and visual markers.

Approach carefully from downwind/downcurrent.

Use recovery sling or ladder for person retrieval.