If you do something wrong with an official logbook, you can get in trouble. This rule is part of the Maritime Transport Act 1994, which has rules to keep you safe. You can find more information about changes to this rule in section 187.

This rule used to be in force, but it is no longer valid because it was repealed on 2 February 1998. You do not have to worry about this rule anymore because it expired on 1 February 1998. The rule was repealed by a change to the law.

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183: Chief engineer to keep engine room logbook, or

"The ship's chief engineer must keep a record of what happens in the engine room."

185: Penalties, or

"Breaking maritime rules can lead to fines or prison time"

Part 12Safety at sea
General provisions relating to safety

184Offence in respect of official logbook, etc (Repealed)

Notes

Section 184: repealed, on 2 February 1998 (after expiring on 1 February 1998), by section 187.