You are on the bow and spot a light in the distance. Your report to one of the senior watch standers as follows: "I just spotted a light, flashing white for 3 seconds, then a 1 second pause, then white for 3 seconds, then a 10 second pause." What will the senior likely ask you next?

Correct Answer: Option D — Where is it?

Effective lookout reporting follows the 'What, Where, and Bearing' format. After identifying the object and its characteristics, the immediate priority for the bridge team is determining the relative bearing to assess the risk of collision. Knowing the location is essential for the OOW to evaluate the situation under COLREGS.