LOOKOUT

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Definitions

1. the Lookout is on lookout and watches outside the ship for other ships, objects in the water, hazards, menaces to navigation, cloud changes, sea changes, etc., and reports them to the OOW promptly. (FO 80)

2. Lookouts are the eyes of the Conning Officer. By careful looking and reporting, he keeps the Conning Officer informed of what is happening and the Officer of the Deck informed of navigational aids. (S WPB)

3. Lookout