USCG Exam Practice · Rule 2 — Responsibility
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, which parties are held responsible for the consequences of neglecting to comply with the Rules?
- AThe master only, as the person in command
- BThe vessel, owner, master, and crew✓ correct
- CThe owner and master only
- DThe crew only, as the persons executing orders
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.02(a) states that nothing in the Rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master, or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with the Rules. Responsibility is not limited to any single party.
Cited:33 CFR §83.02
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