Towing & Ship-Assist · Operations
While towing in a narrow channel, the towing vessel's posting of a proper lookout is:
- AOptional if radar is operating
- BRequired only at night
- CAlways required, by sight and hearing and by all available means✓ Correct
- DThe responsibility of the towed barge's crew
Explanation
Rule 5 requires every vessel to maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing as well as by all available means at all times. Radar supplements but does not replace a posted lookout, and the duty rests with the towing vessel.
Authority: Navigation Rules, Rule 5
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