Section 1 — Conduct of Vessels in any Condition of Visibility Rule 5 : Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.Meaning: Lookout is very important and should take about 70 - 80% of the watch keeping officers time. The rest is to be the full appraisal of what he sees, and the action that is taken by him. Lookout is also for getting the feedback on the action that he or the other … [Read more...]