Question 1820 Deck General

The correct answer is A) To ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies. This is the correct answer because the regulations require the Master of a small passenger vessel to conduct sufficient drills and provide sufficient instruction to ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties and responsibilities during emergency situations, regardless of how often the crew changes. The regulations do not mandate a specific frequency for these drills and instructions, as the Master must determine what is necessary to maintain crew preparedness. The other options are incorrect because they either impose an arbitrary frequency (B, C, D) or do not address the core purpose of the requirement, which is to ensure crew familiarity with emergency procedures.