Capt. Rob wrote:
The motion of the vessel in bad weather can pose additional

risks, threatening to crush a person as the boat is tossed by wave



Exactly the point of not bringing them to the stern.


Jonathan, I'm not the author of those comments. They're from my Colgate
book. The bottom line illustrated by the rescue is that they found a
workable solution. The boat may have been rolling or other problems or
perhaps they could not get the divers to drop their gear (which was in
fact the case). You do what works and a swim platform, while not the
best first method, does offer yet another rescue option.

RB

Come on guys, throw the guy a line, bring him aboard where it's easiest.
Probably on the scoop/swim platform on this boat. Certainly not on my
double ender.

Shove the colgate book.