| You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S.
port. There is a Pilot onboard and he has the conn. Which statement is TRUE? |
| A) The Pilot becomes
solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel only if the Master relinquishes the conn. |
| B) The Pilot is solely
responsible for the internal working of the ship. |
| C) The Pilot is solely
responsible for the safe maneuvering of the
ship only if he is required to be on board by law. |
| D) The Master is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and the Pilot is employed for his
local knowledge. |
