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La maniobra de Boutakow:The Boutakow man-overboard manoeuvre:
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Correct answer: c) Consists of turning to trace an arc that brings the vessel back toward the casualty.
Why it is correct
In the Boutakow (Williamson-type reciprocal turn) manoeuvre, the helm is first put over toward the side the casualty fell to swing the stern and propeller clear, and after altering about 60°–70° the helm is shifted hard to the opposite side to trace an arc that brings the vessel back on the reciprocal course toward the casualty.
Why the others are not
- a) The helm is initially put to the same side the casualty fell over in order to swing the propeller clear.
- b) It is used when the fall is seen or immediate return along the wake is needed.
- d) Going straight astern is not the Boutakow turn and is ineffective in wind or sea.
How to work it out in the exam
- Boutakow turn: helm to the casualty’s side (~70°), then hard the other way to arc back to the casualty.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PER Test 2 · question 7 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PER Test 4 · question 9 Official paper · Official answer key
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