The American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel... - USCG Deck General

The American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel bound for a port in the U.S. to transport a destitute seaman back to the U.S. Which action may the Master take?

A He must always take the seaman.

B He may refuse to take the seaman if he is being held by shore authorities.

C He is required to accept the seaman only if the seaman is medically unfit.

D He may refuse the seaman if the seaman has a contagious disease.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) He may refuse the seaman if the seaman has a contagious disease. The reasoning behind this is that the master of a vessel is not required to accept a destitute seaman if the seaman has a contagious disease. This is because the master has a duty to protect the health and safety of the crew and passengers on board the vessel. Transporting a seaman with a contagious disease could potentially put the entire crew at risk, so the master has the discretion to refuse to transport such a seaman. The other options are incorrect because A) the master is not always required to take the seaman, B) the seaman's custody status does not affect the master's decision, and C) the seaman's medical fitness alone does not obligate the master to accept the seaman if the seaman has a contagious disease.

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Question 3082 Deck General

The American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel bound for a port in the U.S. to transport a destitute seaman back to the U.S. Which action may the Master take?

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