Marina Slip or Sink

Your houseboat is your only refuge since the divorce, but Harbor Master Collins just slipped a 24-hour eviction notice under your door. With outstanding fees, outdated permits, and a brewing storm approaching the coast, you must navigate a maze of maritime regulations or face forced removal into dangerous open waters. Time is running out, and your entire life floats in the balance.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Live-aboard Houseboat Resident (3 years at slip #47)

Conversation Partner

Harbor Master Theodore Collins

Setting

Cramped harbor master's office, walls lined with maritime certificates and weather warnings. Rain pelts against a salt-crusted window.

Location

Seaview Municipal Marina, Dock Operations Building

Learning Objectives

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Obtain temporary hardship permit extension (Form MA-215)

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Prove vessel seaworthiness through current marine survey

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Clear outstanding docking fee balance or negotiate payment plan

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“I see you've finally decided to grace us with your presence. Your vessel's been in violation of Municipal Code 47.3B for three weeks now. You have exactly 24 hours before I'm required to report an abandoned vessel to the Coast Guard.”

This is how Harbor Master Theodore Collins's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#77

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