You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S.... - USCG Deck General

You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S. port. There is a Pilot on board and he has the conn. Which statement is TRUE?

A The Pilot is solely responsible for the internal working of the ship.

B The Master is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and the Pilot is employed for his local knowledge.

C The Pilot becomes solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel only if the Master relinquishes the conn.

D The Pilot is solely responsible for the safe maneuvering of the ship only if he is required to be on board by law.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) The Master is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and the Pilot is employed for his local knowledge. This is correct because even though a Pilot is on board to provide local expertise, the ultimate responsibility for the safe navigation of the vessel remains with the Master. The Master retains the authority and responsibility for the vessel, even when the Pilot has the conn. The Pilot is employed to assist the Master, but does not supersede the Master's overall responsibility for the safety of the ship, crew, and cargo. The other options are incorrect because A) the Pilot is not solely responsible for the internal workings of the ship, C) the Master does not need to relinquish the conn for the Pilot to be responsible, and D) the Pilot's responsibility is not solely dependent on a legal requirement for the Pilot to be on board.

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Question 240 Deck General

You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S. port. There is a Pilot on board and he has the conn. Which statement is TRUE?

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