Who is required to make entries in a required service or maintenance log?

The operator responsible for the station operation or maintenance.

47 CFR 80.409(a)(4) The station licensee and the radio operator in charge of the station are responsible for the maintenance of station logs.

For more info, please see Code of Federal Regulations Title 47 Chapter I Subchapter D Part 80 Subpart I § 80.409 Station logs.

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Who is responsible for the proper maintenance of station logs?

The station licensee and the radio operator in charge of the station.

Code of Federal Regulations Title 47 Chapter I Subchapter D Part 80 Subpart I
§ 80.409 Station logs.

47 CFR 80.409(a)(4) The station licensee and the radio operator in charge of the station are responsible for the maintenance of station logs.

The rest of the general requirements: (show up in other questions)

47 CFR 80.409(a) General requirements.

47 CFR 80.409(a)(1) The log must be kept in an orderly manner. The log may be kept electronically or in writing. The required information for the particular class or category of station must be readily available. Key letters or abbreviations may be used if their proper meaning or explanation is contained elsewhere in the same log.

47 CFR 80.409(a)(2) Erasures, obliterations, or willful destruction of written logs, or deletions of data or willful destruction of computer files or computer hardware containing electronic logs, is prohibited during the retention period. Corrections may be made only by the person originating the entry by striking out the error, initialing the correction and indicating the date of correction. With respect to electronic logs, striking out the error is to be accomplished using a strikethrough formatting effect or a similar software function, and the correction is to be acknowledged through a dated electronic signature at the location of the strike-through.

47 CFR 80.409(a)(3) Ship station logs must identify the vessel name, country of registry, and official number of the vessel.

47 CFR 80.409(a)(4) The station licensee and the radio operator in charge of the station are responsible for the maintenance of station logs.

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Where must ship station logs be kept during a voyage?

At the principal radiotelephone operating position.

Code of Federal Regulations Title 47 Chapter I Subchapter D Part 80 Subpart I
§ 80.409 Station logs.

47 CFR 80.409(b)(2) Logs containing entries required by paragraph (c) of this section must be kept either at the principal control point of the station or electronically filed at the station licensee's primary office or available to the Commission via secured access to the licensee's Internet web site.

Logs containing entries required by paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section must be kept at the principal radiotelephone operating location while the vessel is being navigated.

All entries in their original form must be retained on board the vessel for at least 30 days from the date of entry.

Additionally, logs required by paragraph (f) of this section must be retained on board the vessel for a period of 2 years from the date of the last inspection of the ship radio station.

47 CFR 80.409(b)(3) Ship radiotelegraph logs must be kept in the principal radiotelegraph operating room during the voyage.

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What is the proper procedure for making a correction in the station log?

The original person making the entry must strike out the error, initial the correction and indicate the date of the correction.

Code of Federal Regulations Title 47 Chapter I Subchapter D Part 80 Subpart I
§ 80.409 Station logs.

47 CFR 80.409(a)(2) Erasures, obliterations, or willful destruction of written logs, or deletions of data or willful destruction of computer files or computer hardware containing electronic logs, is prohibited during the retention period.

Corrections may be made only by the person originating the entry by striking out the error, initialing the correction and indicating the date of correction.

With respect to electronic logs, striking out the error is to be accomplished using a strikethrough formatting effect or a similar software function, and the correction is to be acknowledged through a dated electronic signature at the location of the strike-through.

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How long should station logs be retained when there are entries relating to distress or disaster situations?

For a period of three years from the last date of entry, unless notified by the FCC.

Code of Federal Regulations Title 47 Chapter I Subchapter D Part 80 Subpart I
§ 80.409 Station logs.

47 CFR 80.409(b) Availability and retention. Station logs must be made available to authorized Commission employees upon request and retained as follows:

47 CFR 80.409(b)(1) Logs must be retained by the licensee for a period of two years from the date of entry, and, when applicable, for such additional periods as required by the following paragraphs:

• 47 CFR 80.409(b)(1)(i) Logs relating to a distress situation or disaster must be retained for three years from the date of entry.

• 47 CFR 80.409(b)(1)(ii) If the Commission has notified the licensee of an investigation, the related logs must be retained until the licensee is specifically authorized in writing to destroy them.

• 47 CFR 80.409(b)(1)(iii) Logs relating to any claim or complaint of which the station licensee has notice must be retained until the claim or complaint has been satisfied or barred by statute limiting the time for filing suits upon such claims.

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How long should station logs be retained when there are no entries relating to distress or disaster situations?

For a period of two years from the last date of entry.

Code of Federal Regulations Title 47 Chapter I Subchapter D Part 80 Subpart I
§ 80.409 Station logs.

47 CFR 80.409(b) Availability and retention. Station logs must be made available to authorized Commission employees upon request and retained as follows:

47 CFR 80.409(b)(1) Logs must be retained by the licensee for a period of two years from the date of entry, and, when applicable, for such additional periods as required by the following paragraphs:

• 47 CFR 80.409(b)(1)(i) Logs relating to a distress situation or disaster must be retained for three years from the date of entry.**

• 47 CFR 80.409(b)(1)(ii) If the Commission has notified the licensee of an investigation, the related logs must be retained until the licensee is specifically authorized in writing to destroy them.

• 47 CFR 80.409(b)(1)(iii) Logs relating to any claim or complaint of which the station licensee has notice must be retained until the claim or complaint has been satisfied or barred by statute limiting the time for filing suits upon such claims.

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