Who is responsible for care and control of a Dangerous Cargo Manifest?

• A. Driver
• B. Captain or Master
• C. Pilot
• D. Dispatcher

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that the person in command of the vessel is responsible for care and control of the Dangerous Cargo Manifest. The captain (or master) has the ultimate duty for the safety of the ship and everything on board, including any dangerous goods. The manifest is the official record listing all dangerous goods on the vessel—what they are, their quantities, packaging, proper shipping names, UN numbers, and the emergency information. Because of its importance for safe handling, stowage, segregation, and emergency response, the captain must ensure the manifest is accurate, kept up to date, readily available to the crew, and accessible to authorities during inspections or transit. They’re also the one who would coordinate with responders if an incident occurs and ensure that everyone on board follows the guidance in the manifest. Roles like a driver, pilot, or dispatcher have critical duties in their own domains, but they do not hold the vessel’s cargo documentation and safety responsibility in this context.