Your vessel is in a foreign port and you find that one... - USCG Deck General

Your vessel is in a foreign port and you find that one of the crew members has been incarcerated for drunkenness. The Official Logbook shows that the seaman doesn't have funds to cover the costs of the fine. Which action should the Master take?

A Leave the seaman in jail and log him as a fail to join after the vessel sails.

B Pay the seaman's fine.

C Leave the seaman in jail and log him as a deserter after the vessel sails.

D Inventory his gear and send it and a pay voucher ashore with the agent.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) Pay the seaman's fine. The master is responsible for the safety and well-being of the crew, including ensuring they can rejoin the vessel. Leaving the seaman incarcerated without funds to pay the fine would essentially abandon him, which is not permissible. The master should pay the fine to secure the seaman's release so he can rejoin the vessel. Options A and C of leaving the seaman in jail are incorrect, as the master has a duty to ensure the crew can return to the ship. Option D of inventorying the seaman's gear and sending it ashore is also incorrect, as that does not address the immediate issue of securing the seaman's release.

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Question 2770 Deck General

Your vessel is in a foreign port and you find that one of the crew members has been incarcerated for drunkenness. The Official Logbook shows that the seaman doesn't have funds to cover the costs of the fine. Which action should the Master take?

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