Question 126Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is C) is the property of the U.S. government. The Oil Record Book is a required document for all U.S. ships, and it is considered the property of the U.S. government. This means that the Oil Record Book is not the personal possession of the ship's master, and it must be maintained and available for inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard or other authorized government agencies. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) the Oil Record Book is not the personal possession of the master, B) the entries are required to be recorded within 24 hours, not 48 hours, and D) the Oil Record Book must be used to record all discharges of oil or oily mixtures, including accidental discharges.