On a newly constructed oceangoing vessel of 10,000 gross tons, equipped with an approved 100 ppm oily water separator, and bilge monitor, the bilge monitor continuous record must be __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — maintained onboard for not less than 3 years

MARPOL and 33 CFR regulations require that continuous monitoring records and oil record book entries generated by approved oily water separating equipment and bilge monitors be retained onboard and readily available for inspection for a minimum period of three years.