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Williamson Turn Procedure for Man Overboard

The document provides procedures for responding to a person falling overboard from a ship. It instructs crews to immediately perform a Williamson turn to swing the propeller away from the person, deploy a lifebuoy and man-overboard signal on the side they fell, and sound the general emergency alarm. It also details posting lookouts, notifying the master, preparing rescue equipment, and executing a Williamson turn which involves turning 60 degrees from the original course and then turning back the opposite direction.

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Williamson Turn Procedure for Man Overboard

The document provides procedures for responding to a person falling overboard from a ship. It instructs crews to immediately perform a Williamson turn to swing the propeller away from the person, deploy a lifebuoy and man-overboard signal on the side they fell, and sound the general emergency alarm. It also details posting lookouts, notifying the master, preparing rescue equipment, and executing a Williamson turn which involves turning 60 degrees from the original course and then turning back the opposite direction.

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  • Man Overboard Procedures: Explains the correct procedure using a 'Williamson' or '60°-60°' turn to address a man falling overboard, including signaling and coordination steps for rescue.

MAN OVERBOARD

( Using a Williamson or 60-60 turn )


In the event of a person falling overboard, the following procedure
should to be carried out as soon as possible:
1.

Start a Williamson turn towards side over which the person fell
(to swing propeller from person).

2.

Release bridge wing lifebuoy and man-overboard signal on the


same side as the person fell.

3.

Sound the General Emergency Alarm signal.

4.

Post lookouts on both bridge wings with instructions not to lose


sight of the person or the man-overboard smoke/light signal.

5.

Advise the Master and put engines on Stand-by.

6.

Prepare Lifeboat/Rescue Boat for launching.

Details of the Williamson turn:


Helm hard over in
opposite direction
when you reach
60 from origin
course.

Helm hard over


towards side over
which person fell.

60 Deg

Steady on reciprocal
of original course.
10 before steading on reciprocal
course order wheel hard over to
opposite side and then steady.

( PORT ALTERNATION SHOWN - STARBOARD ALTERNATION SIMILAR )

Printed on m/t

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