USCG Exam PracticeRule 5 — Look-out
The purpose of maintaining a proper look-out under Inland Rule 5 is to accomplish which of the following?
- A. To comply with VTS reporting requirements in congested waters
- B. To determine the vessel's position relative to charted hazards
- ✓ To make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collisionCorrect
- D. To monitor weather broadcasts as required by the master
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.05 specifies that the look-out requirement exists so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. Position-fixing, VTS reporting, and weather monitoring are separate obligations addressed elsewhere.
Cited:33 CFR §83.05