Deck General USCG Q#2899 (Set 92)

Who may perform as a lookout?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — A member of the navigational watch

COLREGS Rule 5 requires that every vessel maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing. To ensure undivided attention to the safety of navigation, the lookout must be a member of the navigational watch and cannot be distracted by other duties, such as those in the engine or steward departments.

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