46 C.F.R. § 140.630

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 140.630 - Lookout
(a) Throughout the trip or voyage the master and officer in charge of the navigational watch must assess the requirement for a lookout, consistent with 33 CFR 83.05 . A lookout in addition to the master or mate (pilot) should be added when necessary to:
(1) Maintain a state of vigilance with regard to any significant change in the operational environment;
(2) Assess the situation and the risk of collision/allision;
(3) Anticipate stranding and other dangers to navigation; and
(4) Detect any other potential hazards to safe navigation.
(b) In determining the requirement for a lookout, the officer in charge of the navigational watch must take full account of relevant factors including, but not limited to: state of weather, visibility, traffic density, proximity of dangers to navigation, and the attention necessary when navigating in areas of increased vessel traffic.

46 C.F.R. §140.630

81 FR 40119 , 7/20/2016