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