The Master of a passenger vessel which is not required to maintain an Official Logbook must keep a record of the number of passengers received and delivered from day to day. This record must be available for a period of __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — 12 months

Per 46 CFR 185.704, passenger vessels not required to maintain an Official Logbook must still keep a daily record of passengers received and discharged. This record must be retained for a minimum of 12 months to ensure accountability and provide data for regulatory oversight and potential incident investigations.