Master Logbooks

Question 1

List all Log Books on board

Answer 1

• Official log book.
• Oil Records Book.
• Deck log book.
• Engine room log book.
• Bridge order books.
• Compass log book.
• Radar log book.
• GMDSS Radio log book.
• Medical log book.
• Visitors log book / Ship security records.
• Key log book.

Question 2

Sign on as a new Master of a ship

Answer 2

• The new Master should add his/her name and certificate number to the list on the front cover.
• The off-going Master should make an entry in the narrative section to the effect that he or she has delivered to the new Master all documents relating to the ship and the crew (Both the off going and new Master’s should sign this entry).

Question 3

What’s inside the OLB

Answer 3

On the front cover:
* The name of the ship,
* Its port of choice,
* Official number,
* Gross and net tonnages,
* The name and address of the registered owner or manager,
* The Master’s name and certificate number,
* The date and place of opening the OLB,
* Copy and paste the load line info into the new OLB.
*The positions of the deck line and load lines assigned
*In the narrative section:
* An entry, witnessed by an officer, to the effect that the Master has assumed command
under the authority of the owners or managers

Question 4

Death of a crew member