While underway in thick fog you are on watch and hear the cry "man overboard". Which type of maneuver should you make?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Williamson turn
Reduced visibility such as thick fog mandates the Williamson turn because it guarantees the vessel returns along its exact reciprocal track-line, bringing the ship back through the initial incident zone without requiring continuous visual contact with the survivor.
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