Question 3148Deck General70% to pass
The master or individual in charge of a vessel prepares a certificate of discharge for each mariner being discharged from the vessel where the original discharge goes to the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Mariner.
When a mariner is discharged from a vessel, the master or individual in charge of the vessel prepares a certificate of discharge, and the original copy of this certificate is given to the mariner. This is in accordance with the regulations set forth by the U.S. Coast Guard for the issuance of certificates of discharge.
The other options are incorrect because: A) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) does not receive the original discharge certificate, C) The shipping company does not receive the original discharge certificate, and D) The National Maritime Center does not receive the original discharge certificate.
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