Deck Rules (Supplementary) USCG Question #500 (Set 3)

Which statement is FALSE, concerning the Williamson turn?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — The turn will return the vessel to the man's location in the shortest possible time.

While the Williamson turn successfully returns the vessel to the reciprocal track line safely and reliably, it is not the fastest method. Procedures like the single-turn (Anderson turn) or Scharnow turn return the vessel to the man's location in a significantly shorter time.

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