Question 2983 Deck General

The correct answer is C) Master of the vessel. The preparation and signing of the muster list is the responsibility of the Master of the vessel. This is required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), which states that the Master is responsible for the preparation and posting of the muster list. The muster list outlines the duties and stations of the crew in the event of an emergency, and the Master must ensure it is up-to-date and that all crew members are familiar with their assigned duties. The other options are incorrect because the Chief Officer is not solely responsible for the muster list, the USCG does not directly prepare the muster list, and the vessel owner is not the responsible party for this task.