You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S. port. There is a Pilot on board and he has the conn. Which statement is TRUE?

A
The Pilot becomes solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel only if the Master relinquishes the conn.
B
The Pilot is solely responsible for the safe maneuvering of the ship only if he is required to be on board by law.
C
The Master is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and the Pilot is employed for his local knowledge.
D
The Pilot is solely responsible for the internal working of the ship.
E