When you are conducting a round, you are primarily looking for flooding and fire, burnt out lights, loose stowage, unlocked doors that should be locked, and any other hazards that may present themselves. It is usually advisable to carry a small notepad with you and take note of such occurences as you find them, especially notes on the lightbulbs and doors.

A full round should cover every open space on the ship, including passageways, ladderwells, workshops, store rooms, weatherdecks, and the aft steering room. On some ships, you will also be responsible for opening and scanning each of the fan and auxillary machinery rooms, as well as these are particularly susceptible to flooding, and should be checked on every round.