MAN OVERBOARD

( Using a Williamson or 60-60 turn )

In the event of a person falling overboard, the following procedure
should to be carried out as soon as possible:
1.

Start a Williamson turn towards side over which the person fell
(to swing propeller from person).

2.

Release bridge wing lifebuoy and man-overboard signal on the

same side as the person fell.

3.

Sound the General Emergency Alarm signal.

4.

Post lookouts on both bridge wings with instructions not to lose

sight of the person or the man-overboard smoke/light signal.

5.

Advise the Master and put engines on Stand-by.

6.

Prepare Lifeboat/Rescue Boat for launching.

Details of the Williamson turn:

Helm hard over in
opposite direction
when you reach
60 from origin
course.

Helm hard over

towards side over
which person fell.

60 Deg

Steady on reciprocal
of original course.
10 before steading on reciprocal
course order wheel hard over to
opposite side and then steady.

( PORT ALTERNATION SHOWN - STARBOARD ALTERNATION SIMILAR )

Printed on m/t