IAMSAR Search Pattern : Loren Turn 👇
Loren turn IAMSAR Search Pattern
Advantage:
1 Facilitate launch and recovery of rescue boat
2 Facilitate rescue work by other crafts
3 Circling calms the sea by disturbing wave patterns
4 The more turbulence created by ship the better
5 Additional ship circling windward will calm the seas furthur
Loren turn Procedure:
1 Head into the wind at full speed
2 Begin the circle
3 Reduce to slow to when wind is abeam
4 When wind crosses stern to opposite quarter , increase to half speed
5 Continue circling as long as calm water is needed
6 Slow down or stop , to lauch and recover rescue boat on leeward side, inside the circle.
Note: It is important to know handling charactristic of your vessel. Depending upon ships handling criteria it may not be necessary to begin Loren turn head to wind.
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