The Oil Record Book for all U.S. ships ________.

Correct Answer: Option C — is the property of the U.S. government

MARPOL Annex I and 33 CFR Part 151 mandate that the Oil Record Book is an official document maintained for regulatory inspection. As a legal record of compliance with international pollution prevention standards, it remains the property of the U.S. government and must be available for inspection by Coast Guard authorities.