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UNITED STATES COAST GUARD 



31. LAWS GOVERNING MARINE INSPECTION. 



Should the Master of a vessel fail to 

 produce log books, advance sheets, slop 

 chest invoices, or accounts requested by 

 the shipping commissioner, is he liable 

 to penalty? Would a mate or other mem- 

 ber of the crew be liable for such a 

 failure? 



What is the law concerning time off 

 duty for licensed officers before taking 

 charge of a watch on sailing day? 



In the event of any collision with a 

 light ship, buoy or other aid to naviga- 

 tion, what is the duty of the person in 

 charge of the colliding vessel? 



What penalty is provided by the law 

 for failure to maintain the crew 

 quarters in a clean and sanitary condi- 

 tion and failure to provide and maintain 

 the proper plumbing and mechanical ap- 

 pliances? 



What is the duty of the Master of a 

 vessel with respect to an alien stow- 

 away and to what penalty is he liable 

 for failure to perform such duty? 



Whenever possible, who must sanc- 

 tion the engagement of a seaman in a 

 foreign port? 



Where must the tonnage and official 

 number of every documented vessel be 

 placed? 



W^hat ratings may be filled by a sea- 

 man holding a merchant mariner's docu- 

 ment endorsed able seaman? 



What is the penalty for maltreatment 

 of crew? 



What is the penalty for shipping a 

 man not holding a Merchant Mariner's 

 Document issued by the Coast Guard? 



