Question 3085Deck General70% to pass
A seaman deserts the vessel in a foreign port. What should the Master do with any of the deserter's personal effects remaining on board?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Transfer them to the appropriate district court of the U.S. at the end of the voyage.
This is the correct answer because under maritime law, the Master of a vessel is responsible for safeguarding the personal effects of a deserting crew member until they can be properly transferred to the appropriate legal authorities. Transferring the items to the district court ensures the items are handled according to established legal procedures for dealing with deserters' belongings.
The other options are incorrect because donating or selling the items would be improper disposal of the deserter's property, and disposing of them at sea would not follow the required legal protocol.
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