How to make correct oil record book (Cargo) entries ?

Ask any tanker mate what the #1 nightmare of sailing is. And they'll probably tell you it is to be in the center of oil pollution inquiry. That's a nightmare: to be in that position, facing oil pollution inquiry. And yes, it makes sense as the consequences of such inquiry can be severe. But you know what !! If you are not at fault, chances are that you will escape spot free. But there is something you can never escape spot free. And that is incorrect oil record book entries. The severity of the consequences may vary. For example if there is deliberate attempt to make a wrong entry in oil record book, the consequence would be severe. And if there are some typo or calculation errors, the consequences could range to some monetory fines. But wrong oil record book entries will never go spot free. And there is a reason for that. If you made some wrong oil record book entries, you alone are at fault. No one forced you to make such entry. Oil pollution can be an incident but not wrong oil record book entries. That makes it so much important to make absolute correct entries in the oil record book. But to be able to do that, there are two things you must possess. Seriousness in making these entries Knowledge of how to make these entries More often than not, you can fathom the seriousness by merely having a look...