A seaman deserts the vessel in a foreign port. What should the Master do with any of the deserter's personal effects remaining on board?

Correct Answer: Option A — Transfer them to the appropriate district court of the U.S. at the end of the voyage.

Federal maritime law and 46 U.S.C. dictate that when a seaman deserts, the Master must inventory and secure their effects, eventually transferring them to the appropriate U.S. district court at voyage end.