Question 3151Deck General70% to pass
While a vessel is in a foreign port where there is no American Consul, a seaman becomes violent prior to sailing. The Master should _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) put the seaman in irons and sail to the next port where there is an American Consul.
This is the correct answer because when a seaman becomes violent in a foreign port where there is no American Consul, the Master is required to restrain the seaman (put him in irons) and sail to the next port where there is an American Consul. This allows the Master to hand over the seaman to the proper authorities and file a report through the Consul.
The other options are incorrect because: A) sending the seaman ashore may not be safe or possible, B) calling local police and imprisoning the seaman may not be the Master's responsibility, and C) paying off and repatriating the seaman is not the required procedure in this situation.
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