Question 2958 Deck General

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When can the US citizenship requirement for the Master of a US-flag uninspected towing vessel be waived?

A When US credentialed Masters are not readily available
B When it costs too much to hire a US credentialed Master
C When the towing vessel operates shoreward of the boundary line
D Never, under any circumstances
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) Never, under any circumstances. The United States citizenship requirement for the Master of a US-flag uninspected towing vessel cannot be waived under any circumstances. This requirement is specified in federal regulations and cannot be circumvented based on cost, availability of US credentialed Masters, or the operating area of the towing vessel. All Masters of US-flag uninspected towing vessels must be US citizens, with no exceptions. The other answer choices suggesting the citizenship requirement could be waived under certain conditions are incorrect, as this requirement is a fixed, non-negotiable standard set forth in the applicable laws and regulations.

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