A vessel arrives in a foreign port and the Master is... - USCG Deck General

A vessel arrives in a foreign port and the Master is informed that the vessel is being sold to foreign interests. The new owners request that the crew remain on board to complete the voyage. Under these circumstances, the crew _______________.

A must remain aboard until the vessel is delivered to the new owners at a mutually agreed upon port

B must remain on board

C has the right to an immediate discharge and transportation to original port of engagement

D must comply with the decision made by the Master

AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) the crew has the right to an immediate discharge and transportation to original port of engagement. When a vessel is sold to foreign interests and the new owners request the crew to remain on board to complete the voyage, the crew has the right to refuse and demand immediate discharge and transportation back to the original port of engagement. This is because the crew's employment contract and obligations are with the original owners, not the new foreign owners. The crew is not required to serve under new ownership against their will. The other options are incorrect because A) the crew is not obligated to remain on board until delivery to the new owners, B) the crew does not have to remain on board, and D) the Master's decision does not override the crew's right to immediate discharge.

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Question 2942 Deck General

A vessel arrives in a foreign port and the Master is informed that the vessel is being sold to foreign interests. The new owners request that the crew remain on board to complete the voyage. Under these circumstances, the crew _______________.

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