What statement is true concerning a well-planned turnover procedure from one crew to another?

Correct Answer: Option C — The relieving crew embarks prior to the relieved crew disembarking.

A well-planned turnover mandates that the relieving crew embarks before the relieved crew departs. This overlap period is critical for the formal transfer of operational knowledge, status of machinery, and safety responsibilities, ensuring no gap in watchkeeping coverage or loss of critical information during the transition.