What is the penalty for desertion?

Correct Answer: Option A — Forfeiture of money and property left on the vessel, and wages due

Desertion, defined as leaving the vessel without permission and with the intent not to return, carries severe statutory penalties. Under 46 U.S.C. 11501, a deserter forfeits all wages due and any property left on board the vessel to the shipowner to offset costs incurred by the desertion.