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I feel that the captain needs to follow the guides or rules set forth by the owner. I have had owners (on smaller boats) that allowed for guests to cruise with me (not as deckhands), but at my expense. They would also let me use the vessel and stay aboard which also helps keep an eye on things.
I'm sure the owner who is a lawyer may be more concerned with the liability aspects (and insurance coverage) in case someone is injured or worse while aboard his vessel. Imagine being the captain, and your parent or loved one gets critically injured in an accidient while aboard and you have no coverage because the insurance company will not pay because you were not authorized to carry anyone? Owners have a lot more $$$ to fight than the captain usually does, better to follow the rules (or get off at the next port).
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