Question 3080 Deck General
70% to passThe American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel bound for a port in the U.S. to transport a destitute seaman back to the U.S. Which action may the Master take?
A
He must take the seaman even if the seaman has a contagious disease.
B
He is always required to take the seaman.
C
He may refuse to take the seaman if it will violate the Certificate of Inspection.
D
He may refuse to accept the seaman if the seaman is medically unfit.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) He may refuse to take the seaman if it will violate the Certificate of Inspection. The master of a vessel is responsible for ensuring the safety of the ship and its crew. If transporting an additional passenger, such as a destitute seaman, would violate the vessel's Certificate of Inspection (COI), which outlines the vessel's operating limits and capacity, the master may refuse to take the seaman. The other options are incorrect because the master is not always required to transport the seaman, and they cannot be compelled to do so if it would compromise the vessel's safety or operations.
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