Which item is NOT part of the pollution prevention equipment readiness records?

• A. Maintenance and testing records for oily water separators.
• B. Documentation of crew emergency drills.
• C. Ballast water management certificate and related records.
• D. Documentation of repair work on the bilge sump.

Answer: (C)

Pollution prevention equipment readiness records track how the ship’s pollution-prevention gear is maintained, tested, and kept ready to operate. The oily water separator’s maintenance and testing logs show the equipment is functioning properly and capable of separating oil from bilge water before discharge. Documentation of repair work on the bilge sump confirms the bilge system itself is able to collect and manage any water without releasing pollutants, which is a direct part of ensuring readiness to prevent pollution.

Ballast water management certificates and related records, while essential for compliance with ballast water regulations, concern the management of ballast water itself rather than the readiness or condition of pollution prevention equipment on board. They belong to a separate environmental compliance domain, not the pollution prevention equipment readiness records.