Question 2931 Deck General

The correct answer is C) Drafts upon leaving port. The requirement to record the drafts upon leaving port is specified in the regulations governing the maintenance of official logbooks for U.S. vessels. Vessel masters are required to record the drafts of the vessel in the official logbook whenever the vessel departs from a port or place. This information is important for monitoring the vessel's stability and seaworthiness. The other options are incorrect because they do not reflect mandatory logbook entries. The number of cargo gangs, names of crew, and engine orders are not required to be recorded in the official logbook, though a vessel operator may choose to record such information for their own purposes.