Lookout: a member of the crew stationed on the forecastle, or on the bridge, whose duty it is to watch for any dangerous objects or for any other
vessels heaving into sight.
LPG: liquefied petroleum gas, or a carrier of lpg.
Improper lookout - No proper watch; the failure of the operator to perceive danger because no one was serving as lookout, or the person so serving failed in that regard.
lookout - A person designated to watch for other vessels and hazards.
lookout, the - The sailor stationed on the bow or aloft to watch the approach of other ships or to seek the land.
loose - Adrift; to unloose, to unfurl; to loose of a sail ties or gaskets.
A lookout in the open ocean can be less intense than one in coastal or inland waters. It cannot, however, be abandoned--midocean collisions do occur.
A lookout should be posted immediately to keep an eye on the person or where he was last seen.
Be on the lookout for the lights of other vessels when boating at night. Several types of lights serve as navigational aids at night. There are four common navigation lights.
Types of Nighttime Navigational Lights
Illustrations ...
No Proper Lookout (i.e. no proper watch) - The failure of the operator to perceive the danger because no one was serving as lookout, or the person so serving failed in that regard. Also includes inattention on the part of the operator.
A barrel-shaped, lookout place on the foremast; usually accommodates two men.
Cuddy
A small cabin; a cooking galley ...
to belay COURSE the compass direction along which the vessel (not equivalent to "heading") is intended to go or is traveling CROW'S NEST a lookout or observation station high up on a mast CTD Conductivity, Temperature, ...
The principal entries are: courses steered; distance run; compass variations, sea and weather conditions; ship's position, principal headlands passed; names of lookouts, and any unusual position, principal headlands passed; names of lookouts, ...
A lookout is stationed here, and men who are working on the main yard will embark from here. See also Crow's Nest.
1) Hurricane (storm) watch, see weather alert. 2) An assigned group of crewmembers that alternates boathandling and lookout duties with another group (or other groups) according to a schedule. The process is standing (keeping) watch.
In addition a lookout should be placed on the foredeck of the yacht.
Ensure that the skipper and first mate understand that the diver down flag should only be displayed from the yacht when someone is in the water and snorkeling to check the anchor ...
(1) A small lookout platform with a protective railing and windscreen, located near the top of a ship's mast or superstructure ...
Crow's nest - a protective platform set high up a mast, where a lookout does his duty while at sea.
Fo'c's'le - short for forecastle, the forward-most below-decks compartment of the ship, usually where the crew was quartered.
Charts, with Some Hints as to Navigation by Dead-reckoning -- Lead, Log, and Lookout
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How a Ship's Longboat Was Converted Into a Snug and Seaworthy Cruiser ...
Crow's nest
A small, sheltered platform close to the top of a ship's mast, used by the lookout.
Cruising guides
Books that describe features of particular sailing areas, such as hazards, anchorages, etc.
Bowman: Crew member in charge of sail changes and keeping a lookout on the bow at the start.
Bowsprit: A spar that extends from the bow.
NOTE: Although the above matches the official interpretation in terms of your own rights of passage, using this abbreviated interpretation, a sharp lookout for other shipping movements (especially from the opposite direction and from astern) is ...
When lost or unsure of their position in coastal waters, ships would release a caged crow. The crow would fly straight towards the nearest land thus giving the vessel some sort of a navigational fix. The tallest lookout platform on a ship came to be ...
These regulations require that you keep a proper lookout by sight and hearing to prevent accidents
They require that you use all available means to avoid accidents .. adjust speed, keep well clear, exhibit vigilance while operating craft etc..
ABLE SEAMEN (AB) - Stand watch, during which they steer the vessel, stand lookout, assist the mate on watch and make rounds of the ship to insure that all is in order.
Lookout-Some one that is stationed on deck to observe and report what he see and hears.
Loose-footed-sail a fore and aft sail that is not secured to boom.
The lookout perch on sailing vessels thus became known as the crow's nest.
The anchor warp in large sailing ships (cables) were too large to bend around a capstan.
CROW'S NETS A lookout station attached to or near the head of a mast. CRUISER A high speed vessel designed to keep at sea for extended periods and in which protection against gun fire is subordinated to speed and long radius of action.
 See also: Lines, Wind, Stern, Line, Light
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