Tankerman · Documentation — Cargo / Oil Record Book Entries
Operations such as ballasting of cargo tanks, internal transfers, tank cleaning, and disposal of residues are recorded in the:
- AGarbage record only
- BOil Record Book (Part II for cargo/ballast on tankers), with each entry signed by the officer in charge✓ Correct
- CCrew payroll log
- DBridge bell book only
Explanation
Tankers maintain an Oil Record Book Part II for cargo/ballast operations — loading, internal transfers, cargo-tank ballasting and de-ballasting, tank cleaning, COW, and disposal of residues/oily mixtures — each entry promptly made and signed. It is a primary compliance document inspected by authorities.
Authority: MARPOL Annex I; 33 CFR 151.25
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