Question 3141 Deck General

The correct answer is A) the vessel is overloaded. When a vessel is overloaded, it can pose a serious safety risk to the crew. The law entitles a seaman to a release from foreign articles (the contract for employment on a foreign-going vessel) if the vessel is deemed to be overloaded. This is because an overloaded vessel is considered an unsafe working environment, and the seaman has the right to refuse to work under such conditions. The other options are incorrect because they do not represent valid legal grounds for a seaman to be released from foreign articles. A change of home port or a change of master would not automatically entitle a seaman to a release, nor would the intoxication of the seaman themselves.