If a unit maintains a boat record, which part are the written waivers kept?

• A. The boat record file
• B. The safety log
• C. The medical file
• D. The legal file

Answer: (A)

Written waivers should be kept in the boat record file. The boat record is the official, vessel-specific repository for documents tied to that boat, including certifications, maintenance logs, and legal acknowledgments. Keeping waivers there ensures they stay with the vessel and are readily available during inspections, audits, or incident reviews, providing a single, accessible reference for what has been acknowledged and approved for that boat. The safety log covers safety events, the medical file contains personnel medical information, and the legal file holds other legal documents; placing waivers with the boat record keeps related paperwork together in one place.