Question 507 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) 180°. When performing a racetrack turn to recover a man overboard, the vessel should be steadied on a reciprocal heading, which is 180° from the original heading. This allows the vessel to return to the location where the person fell overboard, maximizing the chance of a successful recovery. The other options are incorrect because: A) 60°-70° would not bring the vessel back to the original location, B) 90° would not be a reciprocal heading, and C) 135° would not be the exact reciprocal heading.