Deck General USCG Q#3011 (Set 95)

You are Master of a vessel that is sold in a foreign country after discharge of cargo. What is your responsibility to the crew in regards to return to the United States?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — You must provide passage to the port of original engagement.

When a vessel is sold in a foreign port, the shipowner is responsible for the repatriation of the crew. Under 46 U.S.C. 10313, the Master must provide the crew with passage back to the port of original engagement, ensuring they are not stranded abroad due to the vessel's sale.

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