Question 3061Deck General70% to pass
When several salvors are on-scene at the same time to assist a vessel that has not been abandoned, which principal governs the decision as to which one's services will be accepted?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) The Master of the ship needing assistance has the absolute right to decide.
The reason this is the correct answer is that under maritime salvage law, the master of the vessel in distress has the final authority to decide which salvor's services will be accepted. The master is responsible for the safety of the crew and vessel, and therefore has the right to choose the salvor they believe can best assist them, regardless of who arrived on-scene first. The other options are incorrect because they do not fully align with the master's authority in this situation.
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