Deck General · Watchkeeping & Lookout
Under the Navigation Rules, a proper lookout must be maintained:
- AOnly at night
- BOnly in fog
- CAt all times by sight and hearing as well as all available means✓ Correct
- DOnly when other vessels are in sight
Explanation
Rule 5 requires a proper look-out by sight and hearing and by all available means appropriate to the circumstances so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and risk of collision.
Authority: Navigation Rules (COLREGS/Inland), Rule 5 (Look-out)
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