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. Comply with vessel traffic service reporting requirements
- ✓ Make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collisionCorrect
- C. Determine the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation
- D. Monitor weather broadcasts as required by 46 CFR §185.304
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.05 states the look-out requirement exists 'so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.' The other options describe separate regulatory requirements not stated in Rule 5.
Cited:33 CFR §83.05