The Scharnow turn should be used in a man...

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The Scharnow turn should be used in a man overboard situation only when __________.

Question 1 of 27070

The Scharnow turn should be used in a man overboard situation only when __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Man overboard recovery maneuvers (Williamson turn vs. Scharnow turn) • The purpose of a Scharnow turn in relation to where the vessel ends up relative to her original track • How time elapsed since the person fell overboard affects which maneuver is safest

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: In which maneuver do you return to a point well astern on your original track, and why would that matter for a person who fell overboard some time ago? • Compare when you would want to turn immediately versus when you would deliberately steam ahead before starting the recovery maneuver. • Think about whether constant visual contact with the person is a requirement for choosing this specific turn, or if it is designed for when sight may already have been lost.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify how a Scharnow turn track looks compared to a Williamson turn track. • Check which maneuver is recommended when the man overboard is noticed immediately versus noticed after some delay. • Confirm whether the Scharnow turn is intended to bring the vessel back to a point farther astern along the original course line, and how that relates to the timing of the incident.

Question 1 of 27070

The Scharnow turn should be used in a man overboard situation only when __________.

the vessel has twin screws to assist in making the turn

the man can be kept in sight from the bridge while maneuvering

the turn is started immediately when the man goes over

there has been sufficient time elapsed since the man went over to complete the maneuver

Question 1 / 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51cc5b

Question 1 of 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51cc5b

The Scharnow turn should be used in a man overboard situation only when __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

The Scharnow turn should be used in a man overboard situation only when __________.