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En caso de hombre al agua, para iniciar una maniobra de Boutakow ¿qué acción deberá realizar?In a man overboard, to begin a Williamson (Boutakow) turn, what do you do?
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Correct answer: a) Turn momentarily 70º toward the side the person fell.
Why it is correct
The turn starts with helm toward the casualty’s side until about 70º off. Then helm the other way to return down the wake.
Why the others are not
- b) Same side.
- c) About 70º.
- d) Not astern.
How to work it out in the exam
- Williamson: 70º toward the casualty.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de junio · PER Test 1 · question 8 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de junio · PER Test 2 · question 10 Official paper · Official answer key
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