Question 3003 Deck General

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In writing up the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper means of correcting this error?

A Remove this page of the log book, and rewrite all entries on a clean page.
B Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly.
C Cross out the error with a single line, and write the correct entry, then initial it.
D Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) Cross out the error with a single line, and write the correct entry, then initial it. This is the proper means of correcting an error in a logbook entry according to standard maritime practices and regulations. Logbooks serve as official records, so errors must be corrected in a way that maintains the integrity of the document. Completely removing a page or blotting out an entry would be improper, as it could be seen as an attempt to conceal the mistake. Neatly crossing out the error with a single line and writing the correct entry, while initialing the change, is the recommended procedure to ensure transparency and accountability.

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