The operator of an uninspected vessel MUST assist people affected by an accident if he or she can do so without __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above

46 U.S. Code § 2303 mandates that the operator of a vessel involved in a collision or accident must render assistance to others, provided it does not place their own vessel, crew, or passengers in serious danger. This duty of assistance is a fundamental principle of maritime law and safety.