The Official Log Book Flashcards
1
Q
What is the official number?
A
It is a unique British ship number. It is not the IMO number.
2
Q
What is included in the official log book?
A
- The cover includes particulars of the ship, the owner and the Captains
- Record of employed seamen
- Record of births and deaths
- Record of musters, drills, training and inspection of LSA, FFE
- Record of drills and inspections of steering gear
- Record of accommodation inspection
- Record of food and water inspections
- Load line details
- Date and times of departure and arrival at each port
- Narrative section
3
Q
What should be included in the narrative section of the official log book?
A
- Change of Master
- Accidents
- Casualties
- Disciplinary
- Discharge of seafarers
- Crew left behind
- Desertion
- Complaints
- Promotion and demotion
- Criminal convictions
- Illness
- Death
- Appointment of safety officers, safety reps and committees
- Safety meetings
- safety meetings
- Wages disputes
- Closing of the official log book
4
Q
When should the official log book be closed?
A
No later than 6 months after the first entry is made.
5
Q
Which log book should be closed together with the official log book?
A
The GMDSS log book
