Question 506 Deck Safety

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In a racetrack turn, to recover a man overboard, the vessel is steadied for the SECOND time after a turn of how many degrees from the original heading?

A 60°
B 135°
C 180°
D 360°
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 360°. To recover a man overboard in a racetrack turn, the vessel is steadied for the second time after completing a full 360-degree turn from the original heading. This allows the vessel to return to the original heading and position to effectively search for and retrieve the person in the water. The other options are incorrect because: A) 60° is not a full racetrack turn, B) 135° is less than a full 180-degree turn, and C) 180° is only half a full racetrack turn.

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