Question 196 Deck General

The correct answer is B) the mate on watch. According to the rules of the road and Coast Guard regulations, the lookout must be a dedicated person who is not the helmsman or in charge of steering the vessel. The helmsman (A) is responsible for the actual steering of the vessel and cannot serve as the dedicated lookout. The mate on watch (B) is the appropriate person to serve as the dedicated lookout while the vessel is underway, even during daylight hours and in good visibility. Options A and C are incorrect because the helmsman cannot serve as the lookout. Option D is incorrect because the mate on watch is the proper person to maintain the lookout, as per the regulations.