amlevin
Regular Member
NavyLT,
I’m really surprised at your comment about the Captain’s authority. Especially considering your user name here.
The Captain can, and will, determine what is legal “aboard HIS vessel”. He has absolute and complete authority under federal law. He could easily throw you into the brig for any reason he saw fit while the vessel is under way. He could then release you from the brig and send you on your way once the vessel is docked. You might try to push the issue [after docking] but you would not fare well if at all.
Now, in exactly the same scenario of being put into the brig, and you resisted, then you are “interfering with the crew in the performance of their duties” which is a federal crime, and very easy to prove.
So, please, be my guest and push the Captains button’s. Just let us know what federal prison you are in so we can send care packages.
I’ve known Dave for years now. If you want to argue the WA statues with him, may I suggest you bring a lunch.
Chris
The Captain is not "The Law" on his ship, he is merely responsible for enforcing Federal, State, and Local Laws as well as "Company" policies. He "can't make it up as he goes". There are no more "Captain Queeg's or Captain Bligh's" on US ships, especially Washington State Ferries.