An Officer of the Watch (OOW) is responsible for keeping watch on the bridge to ensure the safe navigation of the ship based on a pre-defined Passage plan as approved by Master. In this regard, the decision making process is vital during his/her watch as the final decisions reflect directly on the safety of the vessel.
The following regulations from COLREGs are applicable to this matter:
Rule 5 : Look-out
Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight as well as by hearing as...
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