Question 511 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) Scharnow. The Scharnow turn is the recommended maneuver in a man-overboard situation, as it allows the vessel to quickly return to the last known position of the person in the water. This turn involves a tight 360-degree turn, keeping the person in sight throughout the maneuver. This is the most efficient way to quickly recover the person and minimize the time they spend in the water. The other options, such as a single 180-degree turn (B) or a racetrack pattern (D), are not as effective in a man-overboard scenario as they do not guarantee the vessel will return to the exact point where the person was last seen. The round turn (C) is a more general maneuver and may not be as responsive in an emergency situation.