Which of the following best defines a 'Broker' under the Yacht and Ship Brokers Act?

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A broker is someone who acts as the intermediary between buyers and sellers for a fee, handling the sale or exchange of yachts or ships without taking ownership of the vessel. This definition fits the option that describes performing the sale or negotiation for compensation while not owning the yacht. The other choices describe activities that aren’t brokerage: renting yachts for private use is merely a rental; an individual employed by a licensed broker to perform broker duties is more like a salesperson or agent; and boarding and inspecting yachts for safety is a safety/maintenance activity, not brokerage. The key idea is earning a commission by facilitating a transaction between parties without owning the vessel.