46 USC 11302 - Manner of making entries

(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.