Question 198 Deck General

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While on watch at sea you must maintain a proper lookout at all times. You are on a 200-foot cargo vessel with an unobstructed view astern from the steering position. The vessel is being hand-steered during daylight hours in good visibility and clear of any navigational hazards. The lookout may be _______________.

A the helmsman
B the officer on watch
C Either A or B
D Neither A nor B
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) Either A or B. According to the US Coast Guard regulations, the lookout can be the helmsman or the officer on watch, as long as they are able to maintain a proper lookout at all times. Since the cargo vessel in the question has an unobstructed view astern from the steering position and is being hand-steered during daylight hours in good visibility, the helmsman or the officer on watch can serve as the lookout. The other options are incorrect because the regulations allow either the helmsman or the officer on watch to serve as the lookout, and do not require both to be on lookout duty simultaneously.

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