Question 3036 Deck General

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A vessel proceeding to London, England, from New York makes an unscheduled call at the port of Hamilton, Bermuda. What term is used to denote the voluntary departure from the usual course?

A Deviation
B Liberty
C Alteration
D Unscheduled stop
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) Deviation. When a vessel voluntarily departs from its usual or scheduled course, this is referred to as a "deviation." This term is commonly used in maritime law and regulations, including those pertaining to the U.S. Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations. The other answer choices are incorrect because: - "Liberty" refers to shore leave or time off for crew members, not a change in the vessel's course. - "Alteration" is a more general term that could apply to any change, not specifically a voluntary departure from the planned route. - "Unscheduled stop" accurately describes the event, but does not use the specific maritime term "deviation" to denote the voluntary nature of the course change.

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