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 | | Single turn (270º manoeuvre): Rudder hard over (in an "immediate action" situation, only to the side of the casualty); after deviation from the original course by 250º, rudder to midship position and stopping manoeuvre to be initiated. |
 | | Williamson turn: rudder hard over (in an "immediate action" situation, only to the side of the casualty); after deviation from the original course by 60º, rudder hard over to the opposite side; when heading 20º short of opposite course, rudder to midship position and ship to be turned to opposite course. |
 | | Scharnow turn (not to be used in an "immediate action" situation.): rudder hard over; after deviation from the original course by 240º, rudder hard over to the opposite side; when heading 20º short of opposite course, rudder to midship position so that ship will turn to opposite course. |
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