Which maneuver is used to come back to a man overboard (MOB) situation?

• A. Destroyer Turn
• B. Claw Turn
• C. Williamson Turn
• D. Kincaid Turn

Answer: (A)

The procedure you use to come back to a man overboard is the Williamson Turn. This maneuver is designed to bring the vessel back toward the MOB in a predictable, efficient path. The ship first turns away from the person overboard, creating a curved arc, and then steers back toward the MOB on a course that intersects the MOB’s position. This approach minimizes the risk of overshooting and keeps the MOB in sight throughout the turn, making it easier to close in and recover the person.

Other named turns are used for different purposes or handling needs and are not the standard method for MOB recovery, so the Williamson Turn is the correct choice for returning to a MOB.