§ 11302. Manner of making entries

Each entry made in the official logbook—

• (1) shall be made as soon as possible after the occurrence;
• (2) if not made on the day of the occurrence, shall be dated and state the date of the occurrence;
• (3) if the entry is about an occurrence happening before the vessel’s arrival at the final port of discharge, shall be made not later than 24 hours after the arrival;
• (4) shall be signed by the master; and
• (5) shall be signed by the chief mate or another seaman.