### Clue: Hands are found on this fine brig at sea getting observational responsibility (8,5)
### Answer: WATCHING BRIEF 
 ### Explanation: Definition: observational responsibility
  WATCH(something on which hands are found) + **anagram of**(at sea) FINE BRIG. 
Answer: Instructions to someone to take the responsibility of observing a situation carefully, but not to become involved in it, eg. in a court of law.