Oil Record Book Part 1 must be preserved for 3 years from which date?

• A. The last date of entry
• B. The date of the initial entry
• C. The date of last survey
• D. The date of last port call

Answer: (A)

Retention of Oil Record Book Part I is keyed to the date of the last entry. The three-year period starts from the most recent entry so that the record always covers the entire recent history of oil operations on board. This means inspectors can review a complete and up-to-date log if an inspection occurs, even if new entries have been added after earlier ones. Keeping it three years from the last entry ensures ongoing documentation of oil cargo, ballast, and related activities. The initial entry date wouldn’t reflect later actions, and dates like the last survey or last port call aren’t relevant references for this retention requirement.