Question 798 Deck General

The correct answer is B) nearest Captain of the Port. If a Master must jettison a container loaded with hazardous material, they must notify the nearest Captain of the Port as soon as possible. This is required by Coast Guard regulations, as the Captain of the Port is responsible for overseeing the port and waterways and coordinating any necessary response to a hazardous material incident. The other options are incorrect because the Environmental Protection Agency, National Cargo Bureau, and National Hazardous Chemical Response Center are not the proper authorities to notify in this situation. The Captain of the Port has the primary responsibility for responding to and managing incidents involving the jettisoning of hazardous materials within their jurisdiction.