Who must conduct sufficient drills and instruction to ensure all crew members are familiar with their duties?

• A. Master of the vessel
• B. Chief officer
• C. Safety officer
• D. Passenger

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that the person in command must ensure the crew is ready for emergencies. The master of the vessel has the primary responsibility for safety aboard, so they must organize, supervise, and carry out enough drills and instruction so every crew member knows exactly what to do in various situations and can perform their duties under pressure. This includes practicing emergency procedures, assigned tasks, and communication during events like fires, flooding, abandon ship, or a man overboard, tailored to the vessel’s equipment and operations. The master’s role is to establish and maintain a training program, verify that it meets regulatory requirements, and ensure familiarity across all crew, not just a subset of personnel. While other roles may assist with safety training, they do not carry the same overarching duty to guarantee every crew member understands their specific duties and can carry them out when needed. Passengers are not responsible for conducting drills or ensuring crew readiness.