SOLAS requires that passenger vessels make an entry in the log book for all drills and inspections of watertight doors. What other information relevant to the watertight doors is required to be entered?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — an explicit record of any defect that may have been disclosed
SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regulation 21 mandates that all drills and inspections of watertight doors be recorded in the logbook. Specifically, any defects disclosed during these mandatory inspections must be explicitly noted to ensure timely maintenance and to maintain the vessel's watertight integrity as required by international standards.
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