Question 178Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is C) consistently recorded through the Oil Record Book in one specified unit (gallons, barrels, cubic meters). The reasoning behind this is that the Oil Record Book requires all quantities to be recorded in a consistent unit throughout the book. This ensures clarity and prevents confusion when reviewing the records. Using a mix of units (e.g., some in gallons, some in barrels) would make the information less standardized and more difficult to interpret. The other options are incorrect because: A) the chief engineer's verification is not required for the unit used, B) a conversion to barrels is not necessary as long as a single unit is used consistently, and D) the oil discharge monitor reading is not the only acceptable source for the quantity, as long as a consistent unit is used.