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While you are on watch, you learn that a crewman has not been seen on board for the past three hours.
Which type of turn is best in this man-overboard situation?
A. Round
B. Scharnow
C. Racetrack
D. Single turn of 180 deg.
ANSWER: B

When making a Scharnow turn, the ________.

A. rudder must be put over towards the side the man went over
B. initial turn direction is away from the side the man went over
C. rudder is put hard over and the initial turn is maintained until about 240 deg. from the original course
D. man overboard must be not more than 300 feet astern when starting the turn
ANSWER: C

The Scharnow turn should be used in a man overboard situation only when ________.
A. the man can be kept in sight from the bridge while maneuvering
B. the turn is started immediately when the man goes over
C. there has been sufficient time elapsed since the man went over to complete the maneuver
D. the vessel has twin screws to assist in making the turn
ANSWER: C

Which of the following statements concerning a man overboard emergency is FALSE?

A. the man can be kept in sight from the bridge while maneuvering
B. The ship pickup is faster than using a small boat
C. You should always place your vessel upwind of a survivor in the water to create a lee
D. the vessel has twin screws to assist in making the turn
ANSWER: C

You are approaching another vessel and see that it has the signal flag O hoisted. What is your next
action?
A. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF Radiotelephone and begin a search because the vessel has a man
overboard.
B. Proceed on present course and speed since the vessel is requesting a pilot.
C. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because it is disabled.
D. all the choices are correct
ANSWER: A

You are duty officer on the bridge. A person is reported missing. Which of the following actions are to be
considered as the correct maneuver in this situation?
A. Williamson Turn
B. Direct Turn
C. Scharnow Turn
D. Evinrude Turn
ANSWER: C
You are duty officer on the bridge. An eye-witness is reporting man-overboard. Which of the following
actions are to be considered as the correct maneuver in this situation?
A. Williamson Turn
B. Direct Turn
C. Scharnow Turn
D. Evinrude Turn
ANSWER: A

After start of man-overboard maneuver, whom shall be informed?

A. Engine Room
B. Chief Officer
C. Galley
D. Electrician
ANSWER: A

One major advantage of the round turn maneuver in a man overboard situation is that it:
A. is the fastest method
B. is easy for a single-screw vessel to perform
C. requires the least shiphandling skills to perform
D. can be used in reduced visibility
ANSWER: A

Which spoken emergency signal would you use to call a boat to come assist a man overboard?
A. Urgency signal
B. Distress signal
C. Safety signal
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A

If a "man overboard" is heard over the radio, what precedes the message?
A. MAYDAY
B. CQ CQ
C. SECURITE
D. PAN PAN
ANSWER: D

A vessel which sound on her whistle 7 successive short blast and followed by 1 prolonged blast means:
A. Fire drill
B. Abandonship
C. Boat drill
D. Man overboard
ANSWER: B

When the code flag OSCAR is hoisted, it signifies:

A. A vessel in distress.
B. I am stopping my engine.
C. I am going astern.
D. A man overboard.
ANSWER: D

An execution by swinging out of the ship with maximum wheel either port or starboard, and
subsequently reverse the wheel so that them ships head swings out to, but not beyond 60 from the
original course, then continue to swing back with full wheel.
A. Double turn
B. Scharnow turn
C. Williamson turn
D. Single turn
ANSWER: C

When making a Scharnow turn, the ________.

A. Man overboard must be not more than 300 feet astern when starting the turn
B. Rudder must be put over towards the side the man went over
C. Rudder is put hard over and the initial turn is maintained until about 240° from the original course
D. Initial turn direction is away from the side the man went over
ANSWER: C

What maneuver will return your vessel in the shortest possible time to a person who has fallen
overboard?
A. Anderson Turn
B. Williamson Turn
C. Scharnow turn
D. Any turn will do
ANSWER: A

What should you do when you see a person fall overboard at night?
A. Throw a red flare to the victim
B. Initiate a "Mayday" call to alert other vessels in the vicinity
C. Put the rudder hard over to the side where the victim fell and start the Scharnow turn
D. Call for help and keep the victim in sight
ANSWER: D

The maneuver which will return your vessel to a person who has fallen overboard in the shortest time is:
A. Two 180 degree turns
B. A Williamson turn
C. Engine(s) crash astern, no turn
D. A single turn with hard rudder
ANSWER: D

The Scharnow turn should be used in a man overboard situation only when?
A. There has been sufficient time elapsed since the man went over to complete the maneuver.
B. The vessel has twin screws to assist in making the turn.
C. The man can be kept in sight from the bridge while maneuvering.
D. The turn is Started immediately when the man goes over.
ANSWER: A
In a man overboard situation, besides saving distance along the track line, what is the other advantage
of the Scharnow Turn over the Williamson Turn?
A. In fog, if the turn is started as soon as the man goes over, the vessel will be at the point where he
went over when the turn is completed
B. It can be used in both the immediate action and the delayed action situations
C. It returns the vessel to the original track line on a reciprocal course
D. It is faster
ANSWER: D

When making a Scharnow turn, the ________.

A. Man overboard must be not more than 300 feet astern when starting the turn
B. Rudder must be put over towards the side the man went over
C. Rudder is put hard over and the initial turn is maintained until about 240° from the original course
D. Initial turn direction is away from the side the man went over
ANSWER: C

The best recovery maneuver during clear weather is ______________.

A. Scharnow
B. Williamson turn
C. Anderson turn
D. any turn will do
ANSWER: C

The best recovery maneuver during a restricted visibility condition is ______________.

A. Scharnow
B. Williamson turn
C. Anderson turn
D. any turn will do
ANSWER: B

How long does it take to return to the man overboard position when you are doing a Williamson turn?
A. 2-6 mins
B. 8-10 mins
C. 11-17 mins
D. 20-30 mins
ANSWER: C