As Chief Officer of a vessel underway, it comes to your attention that the vessel is, in some manner, unseaworthy. Under such circumstances the Master is required to take action upon receiving __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — notification of such condition from yourself and the Second Officer

Per 46 U.S.C. 10902, if the Chief Officer and the Second Officer (or a majority of the crew) notify the Master in writing that the vessel is unseaworthy, the Master must investigate. This statutory requirement ensures a formal check on vessel safety before proceeding to sea in a compromised condition.