USCG Exam PracticeEmergency duties — MOB, towing, and care of survivors
According to NAVEDTRA 14067 §5-2, the Williamson turn is the preferred MOB recovery maneuver in which conditions, and why?
- A. Clear visibility with the MOB in sight, because it is the fastest turn
- ✓ Reduced visibility, because it returns the vessel down her own track and upwind of the personCorrect
- C. Reduced visibility, because it requires only a single rudder movement
- D. Clear visibility, because it keeps the MOB continuously in sight throughout the maneuver
Why B is correct
NAVEDTRA 14067 §5-2 states the Williamson turn is good in reduced visibility because it brings the ship back down her own track and upwind of the person, maximizing the chance of returning to the last known position even when the MOB cannot be seen.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14067 §5-2