Your ship is carrying hazardous cargo. During a daily inspection, you notice that some of the cargo has shifted and several cases are broken. You should FIRST __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — report the facts immediately to the Master, who will make a decision

Good seamanship and company safety management systems require that any compromised hazardous cargo discovered during routine inspections must be reported immediately to the Master, who holds ultimate authority and responsibility for emergency response decisions.