You receive a package, for shipment aboard your vessel, containing Class 1 explosives. The package is damp, moldy and stained. You must __________.

Correct Answer: Option C — seek the shipper's advice with regard to withdrawal, repair, or replacement

Damaged or leaking hazardous material packages must not be accepted for transport. Under 49 CFR and USCG guidelines, the vessel must seek the shipper's specific technical advice regarding proper withdrawal, repair, or replacement prior to handling or stowing.