197. You are trying to rescue survivors from a wrecked vessel on fire. How should you make your approach?

Approach a burning vessel from windward to ensure wind carries flames, heat, smoke, and fuel away from the rescue vessel and survivors. This prioritizes safety by mitigating fire hazards, unlike leeward approaches which expose the rescuers and survivors to those dangers. Vessel speed is irrelevant to a safe rescue approach; controlled speed is essential for maneuverability and survivor safety.