The OLB contains important records about the vessel and how it is being run, including:

•  Lists of crew

• Musters, Boat & Fire Drills, Training, Inspection of LSA & FFE;

• Tests of Steering Gear;

• Records of Food and Water

• Distress Messages received;

• Inspections of Accommodation, Food & Water;

• Accidents & Incidents

• Disciplinary matters;

• Crew complaints;

• Appointment of Safety Officials.

When the logbook is full, or after 6 months, it should be sent to the Registry of Seamen. It then creates a record of:
– the vessel
– the occurrences onboard
– the crew who sailed onboard over that time