Practice question
In a Man Overboard (MOB / Hombre al agua) situation during restricted visibility or when the casualty was lost from sight some time ago, why is the Williamson Turn (Curva de Boutakow / Curva de Williamson) the standard recovery maneuver?
- It brings the vessel reliably back along her exact reciprocal trackline (wake) on a 180° reversed heading
- It requires the smallest turning diameter and stops the vessel within 10 meters
- It allows the vessel to continue at maximum speed toward the nearest harbor
- It automatically turns off the engine using satellite telemetry
Answer: A — It brings the vessel reliably back along her exact reciprocal trackline (wake) on a 180° reversed heading
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