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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
CG 706B (Rev. 04-03)
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OFFICIAL LOGBOOK
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Supplied Gratuitously by the Government of the United States to
American Vessels in the Foreign Trade and the Inter-coastal
Trade between the Atlantic and Pacific Ports of the United States
USCG Publication CG-7068, Rev . 04-03

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Name of Vessel

Official Number

Port of Registry

Tonnage

Name of Master

 GRT
 ITC
Master’s MMC / License Number

Nature of Voyage or Employment

Subchapter D
Subchapter I-A
Subchapter R

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Class of Vessel
Subchapter H
Subchapter K
Subchapter T
Subchapter C

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Subchapter I
Subchapter L
Subchapter U

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Table of Contents
Part
I.
II.
III.
IV
V.
VI.

Item
Helpful Hints on Logbooks
United States Code Requirements Relating to Official Logbooks
Care and Disposition of Official Logbooks
Examples of CFR Citations Referencing Official Logbook Entries
Logging of Offenses and Penalties regarding Seaman
Official Logbook Entries in the Event of the Death of a Seaman
Log Entry Pages:
(a) Crew List and Report of Character
(b) Draft and Load Line Entries
(c) Maintenance of Watertight Integrity of the Ship
(d) Drills and Inspections
(e) Miscellaneous Entries

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11-16
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23-26
27-40
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HELPFUL HINTS FOR MASTERS ON OFFICIAL LOGBOOKS AND LOG ENTRIES
1. Part I of this logbook provides the statutory United States Code (USC) requirements for
keeping official logbooks and states the situations where a vessel must use this Official
Logbook. Part II tells you what to do with the official and unofficial logbooks at the end of a
voyage. Part III draws your attention to the fact that the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
have specific requirements for log entries that apply to virtually every type of vessel. Parts IV
and V address entries regarding crewmembers. The remainder of the book provides formats
for your log entries.
2. Vessels that are not required by law to keep an official logbook are exceptionally rare. Even
small commercial vessels on international voyages, even as close as Mexico or the Bahamas,
will need an Official Logbook. On domestic voyages you will still be required to log ·
activities such as drills in an unofficial logbook. Do not assume that because prior masters
failed to keep logbook or to log some events that you do not have to. You should check
relevant portions of the CFR to determine the kind of logbook you will need and what entries
you should make.
3. The CFR have very specific criteria concerning the format of certain logbook entries.
Industry practices and company guidelines are normally very helpful but they should be
checked to see that they conform to current CFR requirements.
4. Official logbooks are very important legal documents. Entries should be carefully made in ink
in plain language using accepted nautical terms. Always remember that you may have to
explain your entry in a court of law so stick to the facts and be precise and legible. Make your
entries as soon as possible after an event so that facts are clear in your mind and you know the
input from others is fresh.
5. Do not erase, ink over, white-out mistakes or remove pages from logbooks. Simply draw a
line (threw JWC) through the mistake and initial beside it.
6. As Master you must make all Official Logbook entries and are responsible for entries made
by your officers or crew in other logbooks aboard your vessel. Have a policy that promotes
proper log entries, train new personnel, and check the vessel's logbook on a regular basis.
You can assume that in the event of legal proceedings that official and unofficial logbook
entries will be cross-checked against all other documents or recording devices aboard your
vessel.

Statutory Requirements

Title 46, United Sates Code
Subtitle II -Vessels and Seamen, Part G-Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief
Chapter 113 - Official Logbooks
46 U.S.C. § 11301. Logbook and entry requirements
Vessels that are required to have an Official Logbook
(a) Except a vessel on a voyage from a port in the United States to a port in Canada, a vessel of the

United States shall have an official logbook if the vessel is(1) on a voyage from a port in the United States to a foreign port; or
(2) of at least 100 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate
tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under
section 14104 of this title and is on a voyage between a port of the United States on the
Atlantic Ocean and on the Pacific Ocean.

Logbook Entries
(b) The master of the vessel shall make or have made in the official logbook the following
entries:
(1) each legal conviction of a seaman of the vessel and the punishment inflicted.
(2) each offense committed by a seaman of the vessel for which it is intended to prosecute or to
enforce under a forfeiture, together with statements about reading the entry and the reply
made to the charge as required by section 11502 of this title.
(3) each offense for which punishment is inflicted on board and the punishment inflicted.
(4) a statement of the conduct, character, and qualifications of each seaman of the vessel
or a statement that the master declines to give an opinion about that conduct,
character, and qualifications.
(5) each illness of or injury to a seaman of the vessel, the nature of the illness or injury, and
the medical treatment.
(6) each death on board, with the cause of death, and if a seaman, the information
required by section 10702 of this title.
(7) each birth on board, with the sex of the infant and name of the parents.
(8) each marriage on board, with the names and ages of the parties.
(9) the name of each seaman who ceases to be a crewmember (except by death), with the place,
time, manner, and the cause why the seaman ceased to be a crewmember.
(10) the wages due to a seaman who dies during the voyage and the gross amount of all
deductions to be made from the wages.
(11) the sale of the property of a seaman who dies during the voyage, including a statement of
each article sold and the amount received for the property.
(12) when a marine casualty occurs, a statement about the casualty and the circumstances
under which it occurred, made immediately after the casualty when practicable to do so.
(Pub. L. 98-89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 581; Pub. L. 98-557, § 30, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2875; Pub.L. I 04-324, Title VII, § 742, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat.
3942)

46 U.S.C. § 11302. Manner of making entries
Each entry made in the official logbook (1) shall be made as soon as possible after the occurrence;
(2) if not made on the day of the occurrence, shall be dated and state the date of the
occurrence;
(3) if the entry is about an occurrence happening before the vessel's arrival at the final
port of discharge, shall be made not later than 24 hours after the arrival;
(4) shall be signed by the master; and
(5) shall be signed by the chief mate or another seaman.
(Pub. L. 98-89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 581.)

46 U.S.C. § 11303. Penalties for failure to make proper official logbook entries
(a)
(b)
(c)

A master failing to maintain an official logbook as required by this part is liable to
the United States Government for a civil penalty of $220.
A master failing to make an entry in the vessel's official logbook as required by
this part is liable to the Government for a civil penalty of $220.
A person is liable to the Government for a civil penalty of $185 when the
person makes, procures to be made, or assists in making, an entry in the
vessel's official logbook(1) later than 24 hours after the vessel's arrival at the final port of discharge; and
(2) that is about an occurrence that happened before that arrival.

(Pub.L. 98-89, Aug.26, 1983, 97 Stat.582)

The U. S. Criminal Code makes it a criminal offense under 18 U. S. C § 1001 for any person to
knowingly make a false statement or representation to, or to conceal a material fact from, any
department or agency of the United States as to any manner within its jurisdiction. The statutory
provision states:
18 U.S.C. § 1001 Statement of entries generally
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever, in any manner within the
jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branches of the Government of the
Unites States, knowingly and willfully(1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by trick, scheme, or device a material fact;
(2) makes any material false, fictitiously, or fraudulent statement or representation; or
(3) makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any
materially false, fictitiously, or fraudulent or entry; shall be fined under this title or
imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a party to a judicial proceeding, or that party's counsel, for
statements, representations, writings or documents submitted by such party or counsel to a
judge or magistrate in that proceeding.

(c) With respect to any matter within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch, subsection (a) shall
apply only to -(1) administrative matter, including a claim for payment, a matter related to the procurement
of property or services, personnel or employment practices, or support services, or a
document required by law, rule, or regulation to be submitted to the congress or any office
or officer within the legislative branch; or
(2) any investigation or review, conducted pursuant to the authority or any committee,
subcommittee, commission or office of the Congress, consistent with the applicable rules
of the House or Senate.
(June 25, 1948, c. 645, 62 Stat. 749; Sept. 13, 1994, Pub.L. I 03-322, Title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L), I 08 Stat. 2147; Oct 11, 1996, Pub.L.104-292,
§ 2, 110 Stat.3459.)

II. Care and Disposition of Official Logbooks
and Unofficial Logbooks
The CFRs that apply to each vessel type require that when the foreign voyage is completed, the
master or person in charge shall file the Official Logbook CG-706B with the nearest Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection.
The master or person in charge of a vessel that is not required by 46 USC to have an official
logbook may be required by the CFRs applicable to the vessels to maintain, on board, an unofficial
logbook for making required entries. The unofficial logbook may be required by relevant portions
of the CFR to be retained on board for a period of time and be available to Coast Guard inspectors.

III. Examples of CFR Citations Referencing Official Logbook Entries
The following citations are examples of CFR requirements regarding keeping an Official
Logbook. The examples are not all-inclusive and are subject to change. Masters should review
current portions of the CFR regarding Official Logbook requirements for the service and vessel type
that they are commanding prior to commencing a voyage.
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations-Shipping
Chapter I, Subchapter A
Part 4 Marine Casualties and Investigations.
§ 4.05-12 Alcohol or drug use by individuals directly involved in casualties.
(a)

For each marine casualty required to be reported by § 4.05-10, the marine employer shall
determine whether there is any evidence of alcohol or drug use by individuals directly involved
in the casualty.

(b)

The marine employer shall include in the written report, Form CG-2692, submitted for the
casualty information which:
(1)

Identifies those individuals for whom evidence of drug or alcohol use, or evidence of
intoxication, has been obtained; and,

(2)

Specifies the method used to obtain such evidence, such as personal observation of the
individual, or by chemical testing of the individual.

(c) An entry shall be made in the official logbook, if carried, pertaining to those individuals for
whom evidence of intoxication is obtained. The individual must be informed of this entry and the
entry must be witnessed by a second person.
(c) If an individual directly involved in a casualty refuses to submit to, or cooperate in, the
administration of a timely chemical test, when directed by a law enforcement officer or by the
marine employer, this fact shall be noted in the official logbook, if carried, and in the written
report (Form CG-2692), and shall be admissible as evidence in any administrative
proceeding.
(CGD 84-099, 52 FR 47534, Dec. 14, 1987)

Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations
Chapter I, Subchapter E - Load lines
Part 42-Domestic and Foreign Voyages by Sea
§ 42.07-20 Logbook entries.
(a) As described in § 3.13-35 of Subchapter A (Procedures Applicable to the Public) of this chapter,
official logbooks (Form CG-706B), are furnished free to certain vessels, and after they have
served their purpose they are filed with the applicable Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(b) The master shall be responsible for having entered in the vessel's "official logbook" if carried,
otherwise in his own log considered as its official logbook, the data required by section 6 of the
load line acts. These logbook entries shall be made before a vessel departs from her loading port
or place and consist of:
(1) A statement of the load line marks applicable to the voyage; and,
(2) A statement of the position of the load line marks, port and starboard, at the time of
departing from a port or place; i.e., the distance in inches of the water surface above or
below the applicable load line; and,
(3) The actual drafts of the vessel, forward and aft, as nearly as the same can be ascertained, at the
time of departing from a port or place.
(c) Where the master uses his own log, it shall be kept by the master or owner for 1 year after the
actions noted therein have been completed and upon request shall be furnished to any load line
enforcement officer.
Examples of CFR Official Logbook entry requirements by class of vessel1
Title 46 CFR, Subchapter D- Tank Vessels
PART 35--OPERATIONSSubpart 35.07--Logbook Entries
Title 46 CFR, Subchapter H- Passenger Vessels
PART 78--OPERATIONSSubpart 78.37--Logbook Entries
Title 46 CFR, Subchapter I - Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels
PART 97--OPERATIONSSubpart 97.35---Logbook Entries
Title 46, CFR, Subchapter I-A - Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
PART 109--OPERATIONSSubpart D--Reports, Notifications, and Records

Title 46, CFR, Subchapter K - Small Passenger Vessels carrying more that 150 passengers or
with overnight accommodations for more than 49 Passengers
PART 122--OPERATIONSSubpart B--Marine Casualties and Voyage Records
Title 46, CFR, Subchapter L-- Offshore Supply Vessels
PART 131--OPERATIONSSubpart F--Logs
Title 46, CFR, Subchapter R--Nautical Schools
PART 169--SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS
Subpart 169.800--Operations
Title 46, CFR, Subchapter T-Small Passenger Vessels (Under 100 gross tons)
PART 185--OPERATIONSSubpart B--Marine Casualties and Voyage Records
Title 46, CFR, Subchapter U--Oceanographic Research Vessels
PART 196--OPERATIONSSubpart 196.35--Logbook Entries
Title 46, CFR, Subchapter W--Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements
PART 199-LIFESAVING SYSTEMS FOR CERTAIN INSPECTED VESSELS
Subpart B -Requirements for all Vessels
1These citations are provided as examples of specific portions of the CFR concerning Official Logbook entries applicable to specific classes
of vessels. They are not intended to be a complete list and Masters should consult applicable portions of the CFR to determine Official
Logbook requirements applicable to their vessel.

Specific Example of entries required by the CFR to be made in an official logbook:
Note: This example is for a Subchapter I vessel. Each class of vessel will have individual
requirements in the appropriate subchapter of Title 46, CFR.
Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations
Subchapter I - Cargo a n d Miscellaneous Vessels
§ 97.35-3 Logbooks and records.
(a)

The master or person in charge of a vessel that is required by 46 U .S.C. 11301 to have an
official logbook shall maintain the logbook on form CG-706B. When the voyage is
completed, the master or person in charge shall file the logbook with the Officer in Charge,
Marine Inspection.

(b)

The master or person in charge of a vessel that is not required by 46 U.S.C. 11301 to have an
official logbook, shall maintain, on board, an unofficial logbook or record in any form
desired for the purposes of making entries therein as required by law or regulations in this
subchapter. Such logs or records are not filed with the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection,
but must be kept available for review by a marine inspector for a period of 1 year after the
date to which the records refer. Separate records of tests and inspections of fire fighting
equipment must be maintained with the vessel's logs for the period of validity of the vessel's
certificate of inspection.

[CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]

§ 97.35-5 Actions required to be logged.
The actions and observations noted in this section shall be entered in the official logbook. This section
contains no requirements which are not made in other portions of this subchapter, the items being merely
grouped together for convenience.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)

Onboard training, musters, and drills: held in accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving
appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter.
Steering Gear, Whistle, and Means of Communication. Prior to departure. See § 97.15-3.
Drafts and Load Line Markings. Prior to leaving port, ocean, coastwise, and Great Lakes
services only. See § 97.15-5.
Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability requirements. After loading and prior
to departure and at all other times necessary to assure the safety of the vessel. See § 97.15-7.
Loading doors. Where applicable, every closing and any opening when not docked. See § 97.15-17.
Hatches and other openings. All openings and closings, or leaving port without closing. Except
vessels on protected waters. See § 97.15-20.
Emergency Lighting and Power Systems. Weekly and semi-annually. See § 97.15-30.
Fuel oil data: Upon receipt of fuel oil on board. See § 97.15-55.
Cargo gear inspections: At least once a month. See § 91.37-70 of this subchapter.
Inflatable hopper gate seals. Where installed to comply with subpart G of part 172 of this
chapter after each carriage of cargo. See § 97.15-75.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 1701 1, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 80-159, 51 FR 33059, Sept. 18, 1986; CGD 89-037, 57 FR 41823, Sept. 11,
1992; CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]

IV. Offenses by Seaman and Penalties to Seaman that are required to
be logged in the Official Logbook
Title 46, United States Code
CHAPTER 115 -- Offenses and Penalties
§ 11501.

Penalties for specified offenses

When a seaman lawfully engaged commits any of the following offenses, the seaman shall be punished as
specified:
(1)

For desertion, the seaman forfeits any part of the money or property the seaman leaves on board and
any part of earned wages.

(2)

For neglecting or refusing without reasonable cause to join the seaman's vessel or to proceed to sea
in the vessel, for absence without leave within 24 hours of the vessel's sailing from a port (at the
beginning or during the voyage), or for absence without leave from duties and without sufficient
reason, the seaman forfeits from the seaman's wages not more than 2 days' pay or a sufficient
amount to defray expenses incurred in hiring a substitute.

(3)

For quitting the vessel without leave after the vessel's arrival at the port of delivery and before
the vessel is placed in security, the seaman forfeits from the seaman's wages not more than one
month's pay.

(4)

For willful disobedience to a lawful command at sea, the seaman, at the discretion of the master,
may be confined until the disobedience ends, and on arrival in port forfeits from the seaman's wages
not more than 4 days' pay or, at the discretion of the court, may be imprisoned for not more than one
month.

(5)

For continued willful disobedience to lawful command or continued willful neglect of
duty at sea, the seaman, at the discretion of the master, may be confined, on water and
1,000 calories, with full rations every 5th day, until the disobedience ends, and on arrival
in port forfeits, for each 24 hours' continuance of the disobedience or neglect, not more
than 12 days' pay or, at the discretion of the court, may be imprisoned for not more than
3 months.

(6)

For assaulting a master, mate, pilot, engineer, or staff officer, the seaman shall be
imprisoned for not more than 2 years.

(7)

For willfully damaging the vessel, or embezzling or willfully damaging any of the stores
or cargo, the seaman forfeits from the seaman's wages the amount of the loss sustained
and, at the discretion of the court, may be imprisoned for not more than 12 months.

(8)

For smuggling for which a seaman is convicted causing loss or damage to the owner or
master, the seaman is liable to the owner or master for the loss or damage, and any part
of the seaman's wages may be retained to satisfy the liability. The seaman also may be
imprisoned for not more than 12 months.

(Pub. L. 98-89, Aug . 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 582.)

Title 46, United States Code
CHAPTER 115 -- Offenses and Penalties
§ 11502. Entry of offenses in logbook
(a)

When an offense listed in section 11501 of this title is committed, an entry shall be
made in the vessel's official logbook(1) on the day of the offense;
(2) stating the details;
(3) signed by the master; and
(4) signed by the chief mate or another seaman .

(b) Before arrival in port if the offense was committed at sea, or before departure if the
offense was committed in port and the offender is still on the vessel(1) the entry shall be read to the offender;
(2) the offender shall be given a copy; and
(3) the offender shall be given the opportunity to reply.
(c) After subsection (b) of this section has been complied with, an entry shall be made in the
official logbook(1) stating that the entry about the offense was read and a copy provided to the offender;
(2) stating the offender's reply;
(3) signed by the master; and
(4) signed by the chief mate or another seaman.
(d) In a subsequent legal proceeding, if the entries required by this section are not produced or
proved, the court may refuse to receive evidence of the offense.
(Pub. L 98-89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 583.)

Official Logbook entries in the event of the death of a seaman

Title 46, United States Code
CHAPTER 107 - Effects of Deceased Seamen
§ 10702. Duties of masters
(a)

When a seaman dies during a voyage, the master shall take charge of the seaman's money and
property. An entry shall be made in the official logbook, signed by the master, the chief mate, and
an unlicensed crewmember containing an inventory of the money and property and a statement of
the wages due the seaman, with the total of the deductions to be made.

(b)

On compliance with this chapter, the master shall obtain a written certification of compliance from
the consular officer or court clerk. Clearance may be granted to a foreign-bound vessel only when
the certificate is received at the office of customs.

(Pub.L. 98-98, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 572; Pub.L. 103-206, Title IV, § 422(a), Dec.20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2438.

§ 10703. Procedures of masters
(a)

If the vessel is proceeding to the United States when a seaman dies, the master shall deliver the
seaman's money, property, and wages when the agreement required by this part is ended, as
provided in section 10706 of this title.

(b)

If the vessel touches at a foreign port after the death of the seaman, the master shall report to the
first available consular officer. The consular officer may require the master to deliver to the officer
the money, property, and wages of the seaman. The consular officer shall give the master a receipt
for the matters delivered and certify on the agreement the particulars of the delivery. When the
agreement ends, the master shall deliver the receipt to a district court of the United States.

(c)

If the consular officer does not require the master to deliver the seaman's money, property, and
wages, the officer shall so certify on the agreement, and the master shall dispose of the money,
property, and wages as provided under section 10706 of this title.
(c) A deduction from the account of a deceased seaman is valid only if certified by a proper entry
in the official logbook.

(Pub. L. 98-89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 573; Pub. L. 103-206, Title IV,

418, Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2438.)

LIST OF CREW AND REPORT OF CHARACTER3
NAME OF SEAMAN

MMC#

CAPACITY ENGAGED

REPORT OF CHARACTER1
CONDUCT

ABILITY

SEE PAGE2

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

VG for Very Good, G for Good, M for Middling, and I for Indifferent. The Master may also insert particulars of ability for conduct or performance of
duties. If he declines to give any opinion he must so state opposite the crew member’s name.
2
If there is any entry in the Official log relating in any way to a member of the crew, the page number where the entry appears should be written in the
column opposite the crew member’s name.
3
Pages 11-16 have entries for 84 crew members. Masters of vessels with larger crews shall submit completed photostatic copies of this form stapled to
the back inside cover of this Official Logbook.

LIST OF CREW AND REPORT OF CHARACTER3
NAME OF SEAMAN

MMC#

CAPACITY ENGAGED

REPORT OF CHARACTER1
CONDUCT

ABILITY

SEE PAGE2

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

LIST OF CREW AND REPORT OF CHARACTER3
NAME OF SEAMAN

MMC#

CAPACITY ENGAGED

REPORT OF CHARACTER1
CONDUCT

ABILITY

SEE PAGE2

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

1
VG for Very Good, G for Good, M for Middling, and I for Indifferent. The Master may also insert particulars of ability for conduct or performance of
duties. If he declines to give any opinion he must so state opposite the crew member’s name.
2
If there is any entry in the Official log relating in any way to a member of the crew, the page number where the entry appears should be written in the
column opposite the crew member’s name.
3.
Pages 11-16 have entries for 84 crew members. Masters of vessels with larger crews shall submit completed photostatic copies of this form stapled to
the back inside cover of this Official Logbook.

LIST OF CREW AND REPORT OF CHARACTER3
NAME OF SEAMAN

MMC#

CAPACITY ENGAGED

REPORT OF CHARACTER1
CONDUCT

ABILITY

SEE PAGE2

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

LIST OF CREW AND REPORT OF CHARACTER3
NAME OF SEAMAN

MMC#

CAPACITY ENGAGED

REPORT OF CHARACTER1
CONDUCT

ABILITY

SEE PAGE2

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

1
VG for Very Good, G for Good, M for Middling, and I for Indifferent. The Master may also insert particulars of ability for conduct or performance of
duties. If he declines to give any opinion he must so state opposite the crew member’s name.
2
If there is any entry in the Official log relating in any way to a member of the crew, the page number where the entry appears should be written in the
column opposite the crew member’s name.
3
Pages 11-16 have entries for 84 crew members. Masters of vessels with larger crews shall submit completed photostatic copies of this form stapled to
the back inside cover of this Official Logbook.

LIST OF CREW AND REPORT OF CHARACTER3
NAME OF SEAMAN

MMC#

CAPACITY ENGAGED

REPORT OF CHARACTER1
CONDUCT

ABILITY

SEE PAGE2

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

DRAFT RECORD1

PORT OF SAILING

DRAFTS

DATE OF
SAILING
MM/DD/YY

FWD

AFT

LOAD LINE
MARKS2
PORT

STBD

F.W.
ALLOW
-ANCE

GOV.
MARK3

See entry for “Subchapter E- Load lines” on page 6 of this Official Logbook.

Enter the difference between the applicable load line mark and the surface of the water in which the vessel is floating. If the mark is
submerged, the distance should be proceeded by a minus (-) sign.

Indicate the governing load line mark – Tropical, Summer, Winter, Winter North Atlantic, etc.

DRAFT RECORD1

PORT OF SAILING

DRAFTS

DATE OF
SAILING
MM/DD/YY

FWD

AFT

LOAD LINE
MARKS2
PORT

STBD

F.W.
ALLOW
-ANCE

GOV.
MARK3

See entry for “Subchapter E- Load lines” on page 6 of this Official Logbook.

Indicate the governing load line mark – Tropical, Summer, Winter, Winter North Atlantic, etc.

DRAFT RECORD1

PORT OF SAILING

DRAFTS

DATE OF
SAILING
MM/DD/YY

FWD

AFT

LOAD LINE
MARKS2
PORT

STBD

F.W.
ALLOW
-ANCE

GOV.
MARK3

See entry for “Subchapter E- Load lines” on page 6 of this Official Logbook.

Indicate the governing load line mark – Tropical, Summer, Winter, Winter North Atlantic, etc.

DRAFT RECORD1

PORT OF SAILING

DRAFTS

DATE OF
SAILING
MM/DD/YY

FWD

AFT

LOAD LINE
MARKS2
PORT

STBD

F.W.
ALLOW
-ANCE

GOV.
MARK3

See entry for “Subchapter E- Load lines” on page 6 of this Official Logbook.

Indicate the governing load line mark – Tropical, Summer, Winter, Winter North Atlantic, etc.

DRAFT RECORD1

PORT OF SAILING

DRAFTS

DATE OF
SAILING
MM/DD/YY

FWD

AFT

LOAD LINE
MARKS2
PORT

STBD

F.W.
ALLOW
-ANCE

GOV.
MARK3

See entry for “Subchapter E- Load lines” on page 6 of this Official Logbook.

Indicate the governing load line mark – Tropical, Summer, Winter, Winter North Atlantic, etc.

DRAFT RECORD1

PORT OF SAILING

DRAFTS

DATE OF
SAILING
MM/DD/YY

FWD

AFT

LOAD LINE
MARKS2
PORT

STBD

F.W.
ALLOW
-ANCE

GOV.
MARK3

See entry for “Subchapter E- Load lines” on page 6 of this Official Logbook.

Indicate the governing load line mark – Tropical, Summer, Winter, Winter North Atlantic, etc.

MAINTENANCE OF WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY OF THE SHIP
In this section, enter the time of opening and closing IN PORT of watertight doors fitted in bulkheads, dividing cargo
between deck spaces, hinged doors portable plates, side scuttles, side port gangways, and any other openings below the
uppermost continuous deck that are required to be closed while at sea.
If it becomes necessary to open any of these watertight fittings while AT SEA, the circumstances and time of opening and
closing shall be logged in the Miscellaneous Entries section of this Official Logbook.

DATE

VESSEL LOCATION

[MM/DD/YY]

[Port Name or Lat./Long.]

WATERTIGHT OPENING AND
LOCATION ON SHIP

TIME OF
OPENING

CLOSING

DATE

VESSEL LOCATION

[MM/DD/YY]

[Port Name or Lat./Long.]

WATERTIGHT OPENING AND
LOCATION ON SHIP

TIME OF
OPENING

CLOSING

DATE

VESSEL LOCATION

[MM/DD/YY]

[Port Name or Lat./Long.]

WATERTIGHT OPENING AND
LOCATION ON SHIP

TIME OF
OPENING

CLOSING

DATE

VESSEL LOCATION

[MM/DD/YY]

[Port Name or Lat./Long.]

WATERTIGHT OPENING AND
LOCATION ON SHIP

TIME OF
OPENING

CLOSING

ENTRIES RELATING TO DRILLS AND INSPECTIONS
(For required entries, refer to portions of the CFR applicable to this class of vessel and service.)
DATE
[MM/DD/YY]

TIME
(Local)