[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR109.109] [Page 162] TITLE 46_SHIPPING (This book contains parts 90 to 139) CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 109_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart A_General Sec. 109.109 Responsibilities of master or person in charge. (a) The master or person in charge shall-- (1) Ensure that the provisions of the Certificate of Inspection are adhered to; and (2) Be fully cognizant of the provisions in the operating manual required by Sec. 109.121. (b) Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the master or person in charge, at his own responsibility, from diverting from the route prescribed in the Certificate of Inspection or taking such steps as he deems necessary and prudent to assist vessels in distress or for other emergency conditions.