Which document records the ballast water management status during the voyage?

• A. Ballast Water Management Certificate
• B. Ballast Water Record Book
• C. ISPS Code
• D. Cargo Securing Manual

Answer: (A)

The Ballast Water Record Book is the document used to log ballast water management actions and status during the voyage. It records ballast water uptake and discharge, treatment methods, and whether the vessel followed its ballast water management plan. This creates a traceable, voyage-wide record that inspectors can review to verify compliance.

The Ballast Water Management Certificate is a separate document that certifies the vessel’s overall compliance with ballast water management requirements; it is not the daily log of operations. The ISPS Code relates to security, and the Cargo Securing Manual deals with securing cargo—neither records ballast water operations.