A seaman signed on articles on 16 January 1987 and signed off on 2 March 1987. How should you enter this under the Time of Service column in the articles?

Correct Answer: Option A — 46 Days

When calculating time of service for shipping articles, the total duration is determined by the actual number of days elapsed between the date of signing on and the date of signing off. From 16 January to 2 March, the count is 15 days in January, 28 in February, and 3 in March, totaling 46 days.