§ 1923 Ship Seaworthiness Requirements

• •The ship itself must be in good condition.
• •It must have a competent master (captain).
• •It needs enough qualified officers and sailors.
• •It must carry the right equipment and safety gear.
• •It must have all the necessary supplies for the voyage.

A cargo ship leaving New York for London is loaded with goods, has a licensed captain, enough crew members who know how to operate the ship, life jackets, fire extinguishers, and enough fuel and food for the journey.

Because the ship has a good captain, enough trained crew, proper safety equipment, and the needed supplies, it follows the law’s rule about being seaworthy. If any of those were missing, the ship would be breaking the rule.