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

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