As a chief engineer you are reviewing the engine room log book. You must insure that all entries are made properly. What should be your criteria for how a watch officer makes a correction to an incorrect log entry?

Correct Answer: Option D — The incorrect entry should have a thin line drawn through the error and be initialed by the person making the correction so that the incorrect entry is still visible.

Logbook entries are legal documents. To maintain integrity, corrections must never be erased or obscured. A thin line through the error allows the original entry to remain legible, while the initials provide accountability. This practice ensures transparency and prevents allegations of tampering during investigations or regulatory inspections.