Three Types of MOB Turn

Question 1

Name the three types of turn

Answer 1

Williamson turn
Scharnov Turn
Anderson Turn

Question 2

Describe the A turn

Answer 2

Anderson turn - complete turn to 270 relative

Question 3

Describe the W turn

Answer 3

Williamson turn
- Hard to starboard (if MOB is Stb side)
- at 60 degrees relative hard to port
- 20 degrees off reciprocal steer reciprocal heading

Question 4

Describe the S turn

Answer 4

Scharnov Turn
- Hard to starboard (if MOB Stb side)
- at 240 from initial heading hard to port
- 20 off reciprocal steer reciprocal heading

Question 5

Advantage of S turn

Answer 5

Scharnov is good when you have travelled far from MOB point, and can bring you straight back to them if initiated quickly.

Question 6

Advantage of A turn

Answer 6

Is very good if the MOB can be seen as brings the ship straight around and is very quick

Question 7

Advantage of W turn

Answer 7

Can be used in any weather conditions and is most commonly displayed