Question 2918 Deck General

The correct answer is A) Master. According to maritime law, if a majority of the crew members file a complaint of unseaworthiness to the American Consul, and the survey finds the complaint to be justified, the cost of the survey must be borne by the master (captain) of the vessel. This is because the master is responsible for ensuring the seaworthiness of the vessel and must cover the costs associated with verifying the vessel's condition when a legitimate complaint is filed. The other options are incorrect because the vessel's owners are not directly responsible for the survey cost in this scenario, the American Consul does not pay for the survey, and the crew members who requested the survey are not required to cover the cost.