Coast Guard Exams
Question 3073Deck General70% to pass

The 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?

AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) All of the above. The master of a vessel may refuse to transport a destitute seaman back to the U.S. if the seaman has a contagious disease (option A), as this could jeopardize the health and safety of the crew. The master is not normally required to take the seaman (option B), as this would be an additional burden on the vessel. Additionally, the master may refuse to take the seaman if it would violate the vessel's Certificate of Inspection (option C), which outlines the vessel's operational limits and capacities.

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