Bridge manning and lookout
Applicability: All vessel types; apply the equipment and operational conditions stated in this entry.
What is being checked
Bridge staffing meets the posted matrix throughout the voyage and at anchor.
Ready on board
0 / 3 checkedCheck the vessel’s actual procedures, equipment and records against these points from RISQ 3.2.
Practice questions
Preparation prompts derived from this entry, not an official inspector interview script.
1Does daylight automatically permit an OOW to be sole lookout?
No. The source permits this only in certain circumstances and requires clear SMS guidance.
Where a finding may arise
Manning below the matrix, an unposted matrix or inadequate lookout arrangements may prevent a satisfactory answer.
Past observations for practice
Anonymised reports, manually reviewed before publication. These are reported experiences, not additional inspection requirements.
No reviewed observations have been added for this entry.
Share an observation for private review
Remove vessel, company and inspector names, report numbers, exact dates and confidential information. Do not paste a complete inspection report.
References and source status
RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire, November 2025, version 3.2. Section 3, page 29, reference 3.9.
The explanation, checklist and practice answer derive from the supplied questionnaire. Reported observations are separately contributed and manually reviewed; they are not official RISQ guidance.
Independent DeepDraft preparation guide, based on the supplied RISQ 3.2 questionnaire. Not an official RightShip product or inspection report.