Official Logbook

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. COAST GUARD

Official Logbook (CG-706B)

OMB No. 1625-0018 Exp: 01/30/2023

Who must comply?	U.S. vessels on a voyage from a port in the United States to a foreign port; or of at least 100 gross tons and on a voyage between a U.S. port on the Atlantic Ocean and a U.S. port on the Pacific Ocean. Does not apply to a vessel on a voyage from a port in the United States to a port in Canada.
What is this collection about?	The information collected provides a means to verify vessel employment and wages, and for the U.S. Coast Guard to verify compliance with laws and regulations concerning vessel operations and safety procedures. The Official Logbook serves as an official record of recordable events transpiring at sea such as births, deaths, marriages, disciplinary actions, etc.
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	Title 46 United States Code § 11301, 11302, 11303, and 11304 Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 122.280, available at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2010-title46-vol4/pdf/CFR-2010-title46-vol4-sec122-280.pdf
When must information be submitted to/retained by the Coast Guard?	The master or person in charge shall file the logbook with the nearest Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) when the voyage is completed.
How is the information submitted?	Official Logbooks are permanent records and must be submitted to the nearest OCMI for review by the Investigation Department.
What happens when complete information is received?	The Official Logbooks are maintained at the OCMI’s office for six months before being transferred to the nearest Federal Records Center for 60 years. After 60 years the Official Logbooks are sent to the National Archives Regional Center for permanent storage. A record of all official logbooks and their location must be maintained by the submitting office.
For additional information, contact--	U.S. Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CVC-4) at FlagStateControl@uscg.mil.

An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.

The Coast Guard estimates that the average burden for this report is 60 minutes. You may submit any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate or any suggestions for reducing the burden to: Commanding Officer, Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC-41), 100 Forbes Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404.