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When the vessel is on coastwise articles, what is done to the original certificate of the seaman's certificate of discharge?

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When the vessel is on coastwise articles, what is done to the original certificate of the seaman's certificate of discharge?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Coastwise articles versus foreign or intercoastal voyages • Purpose of the Certificate of Discharge under U.S. law • Who must keep original crewing and discharge records for inspection

💭 Think About

• Think about which party is legally responsible for maintaining official discharge documentation for audits and investigations. • Ask yourself: does the seaman need the original for their records, or is a copy/entry in another record normally used instead? • Consider where the Coast Guard and other authorities would expect to find original discharge certificates during or after a coastwise voyage.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify who must maintain official shipping and discharge records (master, owner/operator, or individual seaman). • Check whether coastwise voyages are treated differently from foreign voyages in terms of documentation handling. • Confirm where the regulations say original certificates of discharge must be available for inspection by the Coast Guard.

Question 1 of 27070

When the vessel is on coastwise articles, what is done to the original certificate of the seaman's certificate of discharge?

It is given to the seaman

It is retained on board

It is sent to the shipping company

It is sent to Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard

Question 1 / 2707066636ee728f7522a1c518efd

Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c518efd

When the vessel is on coastwise articles, what is done to the original certificate of the seaman's certificate of discharge?

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Question 1 of 27070

When the vessel is on coastwise articles, what is done to the original certificate of the seaman's certificate of discharge?