Question 3077Deck General70% to pass
What is the penalty for willfully damaging cargo?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Forfeiture of wages equal to the value of the damage and, if ordered by the court, imprisonment for not more than 12 months.
This is the correct answer because under 46 USC 70521, the penalty for willfully damaging cargo is forfeiture of wages equal to the value of the damage, and the person may also be imprisoned for not more than 12 months if ordered by the court.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the penalty specified in the relevant federal statute. Option A is incorrect as it includes revocation of the Merchant Mariner Credential, which is not the penalty for this offense. Options B and D include fines or imprisonment terms that do not match the statutory penalty.
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