Your vessel is in a foreign port and you find that one of the crew members has been incarcerated for drunkenness. The Official Logbook shows that the seaman doesn't have funds to cover the costs of the fine. Which action should the Master take?

Correct Answer: Option B — Pay the seaman's fine.

Under maritime law and the Master’s duty of care, the Master is responsible for the welfare of the crew. If a seaman is incarcerated for a minor offense like drunkenness, the Master should pay the fine to secure their release and prevent the seaman from being left behind in a foreign port.